"When asked, most people identify their most serious problems as those related to their physical health or their finances; family and career are also often mentioned.
"Frankly, our biggest problem is pride and all the sins that flow from it. Nothing is more serious than our sins, which can destroy us forever. Worldly problems are temporary. They can make life unpleasant or at worst kill us, but then we get to go home and meet God if we are faithful.
"Therefore, to God, our most serious problem is our sin. This is well-illustrated in the Gospels, when a paralyzed man was presented to Jesus: Jesus looked at him and said, 'Your sins are forgiven.' Yes, Jesus looked at a paralyzed man and saw his sin as his most serious problem and the one to be dealt with first.
"We don't think like this even when taught that we should."
In a recent commentary based on the writings of St. Augustine, Monsignor Charles Pope (pastor of Holy Comforter-Saint Cyprian Parish, Washington, DC) reflected on some of the reasons why God may permit suffering in our lives.
To access Msgr. Pope's complete post, please visit:
Community in Mission: St. Augustine on Suffering as a Medicine (4 AUG 23)
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