Getting to the Roots of Our Weaknesses

Do you find yourself repeatedly struggling with the same weaknesses? Something deeper may lie beneath those challenges. Dr. Sri emphasizes the importance of addressing the deeper roots of our sins and struggles and bringing our wounds to God to experience true healing and transformation.  

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 Our weaknesses and sins have deep roots that we can't dissolve on our own—we need God's healing hand to heal our wounds. 

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Acknowledging Our Weaknesses

In our journey of faith, we often encounter moments where our shortcomings and sins become glaringly evident. Scripture repeatedly reminds us of our human limitations and sins. As Catholics, we are called to a path of continual conversion, understanding that while human effort is essential, it alone is insufficient for true transformation. This is where our need for God’s healing hand becomes unmistakably clear. The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches us about grace, which is the free and undeserved help that God gives us to respond to His call to become children of God, partakers of the divine nature and of eternal life. Through the sacraments, particularly Confession and the Eucharist, we find avenues of grace that assist in healing and overcoming these persistent weaknesses.

The Transformative Power of God's Grace

The story of Saint Augustine beautifully illustrates the transformative power of divine grace. Struggling with a lifestyle riddled with sin, St. Augustine was only able to change and find peace when he surrendered to God’s will, allowing divine grace to operate fully in his life. His experience serves as a testament to the truth that while we cannot dissolve our sins or weaknesses on our own, with God’s help, profound healing and transformation are possible. Turning to God means opening our hearts to him, including any wounds beneath our struggles. Oftentimes, there is something deeper beneath our issues- maybe a childhood trauma, painful memory, or lies we've believed about ourselves or others from difficult experiences in the past. Examine what's really at the heart of your struggles and bring the to God in prayer. 

Dr. Sri's Events List (2025)

• May 16-17: Ave Maria Retreat - Ave Maria, FL
• June 8 - Rockville NY
• June 22-30: Rome Pilgrimage - Italy
• Aug 2-5: Grand Getaway - Mackinac Island, MI
• Sept 13 - Marriage Weekend - Fort Collins, CO
• Sept 20 - Eucharist Encounter - Tampa FL
• Aug 9: Emmaus: Diocesan Family Conference - Gary, IN
• Oct 8: Legatus - Jacksonville, FL
• Oct 11 - Love and Responsibility Conference - Los Angeles CA
• Oct 13-15 - Madison WI
• Oct 22-24 - Missionaries of Charity - Memphis TN