St. Paul writes in Colossians 1:24, “I rejoice in my sufferings.” But how can Paul rejoice in suffering? This seems absurd to the mind of modern man. In this talk, I set out to identify in light of the Christian Faith what might have given Paul reason to rejoice and have hope in the midst of his sufferings—a hope that protects from the death grip of despair and gives purpose and meaning to our lives.