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Articulating Hope to a Hurting World

4/16/2013

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In the aftermath of the bombing in Boston yesterday, it is evident once again that our world experiences pain and suffering in a multitude of ways.  Natural disasters, accidents, and serious illnesses bring enough heartache into our lives, but when the pain is inflicted intentionally by someone desiring to do great physical harm to others, it becomes even more difficult to digest the age old question, "Why?"

Why do bad things happen to good people?  How can God allow such evil to exist?  More directly, why do people choose to use their free will for such evil intentions?  Trying to find reasonable answers to such unreasonable actions as the bombing in Boston is simply a circle without end.

The intent of my blog is to encourage growth in the virtues of faith, hope, and love.  How can each of us make a difference in our little part of the world?  How will we articulate hope to those who are hurting?  Those are the things I hope to explore with you on a regular basis.  Today, let us pray for our country, and for all individuals who have experienced pain, suffering and loss from intentional acts of violence.

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Jennifer Ristich
4/16/2013 06:40:38 pm

Vernon,
I have a heavy heart and the only thing I know is to keep praying and trusting in God.....I had a Legion of Mary meeting this evening and we mothers worry for our children and the world they are growing up in.....so we pray that protective hedge around them and all our grand kids and loved ones.....I have always enjoyed your wisdom so thanks.
God Bless you and yours,Jennifer

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Deacon Vernon
4/17/2013 12:40:44 am

Jennifer,
Thank you for your faithfulness in prayer. The "protective hedge" you place around your loved ones is a tremendous blessing to them!
Deacon Vernon

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