Because of sin we need to be purified. This is a fate none of us can escape. As a result of the fall from grace our bodies and souls break down.
Purification is often painful. Medications are used to "purge" our bodies of illness just as the Sacraments are used to cleanse our souls of sin. In the Readings today the Holy Spirit "purified" the hearts of the disciples. They were then given strength through grace to proclaim the Gospel in the face of danger and suffering.
We too must face our own purification. God will give us the strength to do it. A sure fire way is through continued participation of Eucharist, Confession and the Word. Sr. Ann Shield states it here very well.
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