"All of us ponder why God permits suffering.
By faith we acknowledge that God never permits it except that a greater
good may come from it. Perhaps He permits that we suffer loss in order
to bestow some new gift in its place. Even beautiful relationships may
hinder some new growth that God wants to bestow. For example, the death
of a loved ones creates a space for the new and different while not
canceling the gifts of the one who passed."
In a recent commentary Charles Pope (pastor of Holy Comforter-Saint Cyprian Parish,
Washington, DC) reflected on .suffering as a painful grace of God
To access Msgr. Pope's complete post, please visit:
Community in Mission: A Short Reflection on Pain (2 NOV 23)
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