Prayer or Pain?

An article dated today concerning Pope John Paul II stated that the pontiff used to flagellate himself with a belt to share in the suffering of Christ. He says he did this to get closer to Jesus. It seems from the article that even Mother Teresa self-flagellated and that it is a commonly accepted and approved practice of the Catholic Church. What does the Bible have to say in this regard?

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• Written by Adam J West at 01/28/2010
• Biblical, Church, Society

Buddhist monks, John Paul II, power of prayer, prayer, self-flagellation, suffering