Sorrow isn’t weakness—it’s wisdom.
In this episode, Matt and Erin explore how to process sorrow in a virtuous, Christ-centered way in the wake of a widely publicized tragedy. Building on last week’s conversation about anger, they turn to Aquinas, pastoral experience, and practical tools so you can feel sorrow rightly—without numbing out or falling into despair.
What you’ll learn
• What sorrow is (Aquinas) and why it’s morally neutral but must be
guided by reason/charity
• The difference between deficient, excessive, and virtuous sorrow
• A 6-step process to move from paralysis to prayerful action and
compassion
• How to unite sorrow to Christ (“Jesus wept”) and offer it for others—
without losing hope
Try this today:
Identify one specific cause of sadness, rate its intensity, and ask: Is this moving me toward prayer, mercy, or constructive action? If not, apply the steps to re-order love and re-engage.
Grow these skills:
• Mission Coach Training (quarterly cohorts)
• Academy studies: Become (identity in Christ) & Ignite (deeper
discipleship tools)

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