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Why Does God Allow Suffering?
Fr. Matthias Shehad explores the question of why God allows suffering in the lives of believers. He explains that suffering is a universal experience and that God does not promise to shield His children from it. Using the example of St. Paul, Fr. Matthias highlights how even the most devoted followers endured hardships such as persecution, imprisonment, and shipwrecks. The focus is not on avoiding suffering but on finding purpose through it. Faith offers meaning and direction in the midst of struggles rather than immunity from pain. This reflection provides a perspective on the role of…
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