Saint Bridget Of Sweden And The Prayer That Enters Christ’s Passion

Send us Fan MailCandlelight, silence, and a question that won’t go away: what if getting close to Jesus means getting close to his wounds? We explore Saint Bridget of Sweden, the 14th-century wife, mother, widow, and Catholic mystic whose Heavenly Revelations draw the Church back to the Cross with startling intimacy and hope. Her life shows that sanctity is not reserved for the sheltered or the carefree. It’s forged in ordinary responsibilities, real grief, and the daily decision to keep praying. We trace Bridget’s journey from noble birth and early visions of the Passion to the upheaval of widowhood, her surrender of status, and her mission in Rome. Along the way, we reflect on why her revelations matter: they don’t treat Good Friday as distant history. They invite us to “come and see,” to contemplate Christ’s suffering with the empathy of a friend and the faith of a child, and to discover how Marian devotion naturally grows when we stay near Mary at the foot of the Cross. We also dig into the Fifteen Prayers of Saint Bridget, a devotion prayed day by day, wound by wound, training the heart in contrition, perseverance, and love. The conversation turns practical and personal: how to unite our own trials to Jesus, why Christian suffering is never wasted when offered with him, and how Bridget’s vision deepens Eucharistic faith by reminding us that Christ’s sacrifice is made present at every Mass. If you’ve been searching for a Catholic prayer practice that’s honest about pain and stubborn about hope, this is your invitation. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs courage, and leave a review. What part of the Passion do you find hardest to sit with in prayer?Open by Steve Bailey Support the showJourneys of Faith brings you Super Saints PodcastsVisit our blog for full text of our podcasts https://journeysoffaith.com/blogs/eucharist-mary-saintsDownload Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-appPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith Help us Grow!Journeys of Faith is blessed to provide Catholic media, including podcasts and inspirational content, free of charge across multiple media platforms for viewers and listeners around the world. While access to this content remains free, there are significant and continually increasing costs associated with producing, hosting, and distributing these programs. Your support helps us continue sharing the beauty of the Catholic faith with souls everywhere. We want to reach more souls and you can help us do that by becoming a Mission Angel. Make a Donation Any AmountRefer a FriendYou can help us by referring a friend! When they upgrade you get $20 and so does Journeys of Faith...