Grief & Suffering

Why Is God Letting This Happen?

by Fr. Mark Mary

Photo by Danny Greenberg on Unsplash

Sometimes, when we're frustrated with the world and how things are going, deep down, we're actually frustrated with God. Why does God let bad things happen? Why doesn't he stop evil from recurring? When will the wicked receive justice?

When God's timing isn't our timing, that means we have to be patient with God. Today, Fr. Mark-Mary gives us some practical advice to start doing just that.

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