This much is obvious: we live in a fallen world. And with a fallen world comes suffering, pain, tragedy and trauma. Why would God create such a world? Why would He allow the horrors we read about in the news or experience in our own lives? The question of evil has been around since rational human beings have existed on the planet, and many great thinkers (such as the Greek philosophers, St. Augustine, St. Thomas Aquinas, and so many more) have tackled the issue. I’d love to dive more into this topic, because understanding the evil of the world is actually an amazing way of understanding the love of God—but that’s not the purpose of this article.
Beautiful prayer and article. I’ve sent it to friends in need. Thank you and God bless.
Thank you, Alison -- and thank you for sharing!
Thank you for writing this. I needed to hear it today.
I'm so glad, Fr. May God bless you this day!
Incredible article and an even more incredible, wonderful and perfect prayer!
Thank you, Kathleen! I'm filled with joy that you benefited from it. May the LORD bless you and keep you, and may His face shine down upon you!
Thank you, darling Jenny! Because of your post, my day became even brighter than it already was. So glad to have discovered you!
Incredible. I needed this today. Thank you so much.
I'm so glad it touched you, Samantha! May God be with you, you're now in my prayers on this beautiful First Friday!