Romans 8:28 is True - My appearance on EWTN - Women of Grace

Written By Terri Thomas

Appearance on Women of Grace on EWTN

This is a two-part series that appeared on EWTN show Women of Grace with Johnette Williams on Wednesday, June 16 and Thursday, June 17, 2021.

Guest: Steve Hemler & Terri Thomas

From small disappointments to major losses, suffering inserts itself into our life and changes it forever. When one approaches suffering through the grace of God, however, this time of tribulation and trial can yield the richest of spiritual blessings. Our guests today will share with us about this truth and offer us the lessons learned through personal experience. Let’s welcome back Steven Hemler, president of the Catholic Apologetics Institute of North America and author of Catholic Stories of Faith and Hope: How God Brings Good Out of Suffering, available at ewtnrc.com, the website of EWTN’s Religious Catalogue. Also with us is Terri Thomas whose story of the sudden and unexpected death of her 26-year-old son is included in Steve’s book. Terri is the Adult Faith Formation Coordinator at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Peachtree City, Georgia.

Part Two: (Program WGR11693)

This is a two-part series that appeared on EWTN show Women of Grace with Johnette Williams on Wednesday, June 16 and Thursday, June 17, 2021.

Part One: (Program WGR11692)

Guest: Steve Hemler

In his inspiring book, today’s guest gives sound answers to the question that plagues the hearts of those who are suffering: Why does God permit evil, pain, and sorrow? Relying on Sacred Scripture, the teachings of the Church, and personal testimonies, he helps his readers discover that within every suffering is hidden a treasure of grace including hope, healing, and even joy. Let’s welcome Steven Hemler, president of the Catholic Apologetics Institute of North America, and author of Catholic Stories of Faith and Hope: How God Brings Good Out of Suffering.

Terri Thomas

Catholic Events and Event Planning

I am a daughter of the Most High God and of His Catholic Church. I introduce myself that way because I am so grateful for that! I have been married to Dan for 34 years and we have three young adult children - Brett, Nicole & Eryn. I earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theology from Catholic Distance University and a certificate as a Catholic Spiritual Mentor from the Catholic Spiritual Mentorship Program. I was employed as the Adult Faith Formation Coordinator at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Peachtree City, Georgia since December of 2008. I retired this past December (2022) to start a Catholic Event Planning Ministry. In my 14 years as the Adult Faith Coordinater I gained much experience in planning, orgainizing and successfully executing many wonderful, faith-filled Catholic events. I hope to share my experience and expertise with other parishes across the United States.

Redemptive Suffering - Living Lamps Blog

On October 15, 2015, my family and I experienced our greatest suffering up to this point in our lives. Our oldest son, Brett, died at 26 years old. It was a complete blindside for us. Learning how to navigate through this intense time of suffering and confusion has been incredibly difficult but we have discovered many "hidden treasures" along the way. God is with us and has provided for us through our union with Christ and His Church.

This website also includes a blog that was created because of my sadness over the many people that I encounter that are suffering without hope and do not know the incredible gift that God is offering them through their suffering. He is giving them an opportunity to allow Him to elevate their suffering by connecting it to the redemption of the world. For those of us who are suffering over the death of a loved one, we can be sure that they are hoping that we will do this. They are cheering us on!

The blog is full of posts about many different aspects of our Catholic Faith that are connected to suffering. If you have any questions or comments please feel free to contact me at terri.thomas.ptc@gmail.com

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