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From the Pastor

Why is There Suffering in the World?

If there is such a living God, then why is there such suffering in the world? It is because there is suffering in the world that we know that God loves us. Sounds crazy, but listen to Fr Barr explain.

https://stjosephstmary.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/t175_20130907.mp3
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