"In last Sunday's Gospel, we heard the story of the widow at Nain, whose son Jesus raised from the dead. Beautiful though that story is, there are some who may wonder sadly why they did not receive a better answer to their prayers; why their loved one died. Such stories might even serve to deepen their sorrow.
"All of us struggle with the great mystery of God's providence and will. Sometimes it is our own struggle and sometimes we must commiserate with others who are in distress. One friend is losing her young daughter to cancer, another is struggling to find work, still another has a husband who is drinking. Some people will say to me, 'I've been praying, Father, but nothing seems to happen.' I am not always sure how to respond. God doesn't often explain why we must suffer, why he delays, or why he sometimes just says no."
In a recent commentary, Monsignor Charles Pope (pastor of Holy Comforter-Saint Cyprian Parish,
Washington, DC) reflected on some of the reasons why God may not answer our prayers in the way we prefer.
To access Msgr. Pope's complete post, please visit:
Community in Mission: When God Says No - A Meditation On the Sometimes Mysterious Providence of God (6 JUN 16)
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