The God of Joy and the Problem of Pain St Francis of Assissi parent-friendly reflections on the gospel

parent-friendly reflections on the gospel stories and how they reveal God’s mercy

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The God of Joy and the Problem of Pain St Francis of Assissi parent-friendly reflections on the gospelISBN: 9780933932173 Author: Jorge Ordeig Corsini Why would a good God allow so much suffering? Why doesn't God take away our pain? Some say he allows it. Others call it punishment. Still others dare to name it a gift. But what is the truthand how do we live under the weight of suffering that seems senseless, tragic, or cruel? In a world marked by natural disasters, devastating illness, war, abuse, and untimely death, many wonder why an all powerful,