Why, God?: A Glimpse Into the Mystery of SufferingMEDITATIONS ON JESUS' QUESTIONS IN THE GOSPELS |
Contents
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Why Not a Perfect World? | 23 |
Why Do We Suffer? | 37 |
Why Did Jesus Have to Suffer and Die? | 62 |
What Is Gods Will? | 89 |
What Can Give Meaning to Our Suffering? | 110 |
When We Are Healed What Return | 126 |
Epilogue | 141 |
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