Question: Dear Father
Andrew, I would like to hear the answer from our Lord through you. My mother
was ill with cancer, and now my younger brother is ill with cancer, too… Am I
guilty of anything? Should I blame myself, given that they are my close
relatives? Xenia.
However, we must be
extremely cautious, you know, when we talk about the life of a human being,
about God’s Providence, the way to salvation, or God’s blessing. If one falls
seriously ill, it’s a trial. Every one of us has his or her own cross, and we
must follow in the footsteps of Christ carrying it. Of course, we have the same
purpose but the obstacles that we encounter on our road may vary. We have to
overcome lots of hindrances, illnesses, and sorrows.
I believe that we
must be aware of our guilt with regard to others but at the same time, we must
realise that everyone’s life is in God’s hands. If God lets some trouble like a
disease to happen to us, it is providential and spiritually meaningful.
Sometimes we don’t want to accept, let alone understand it, because we grieve
and protest. Nevertheless, we all must humble ourselves down and see God act in
the illnesses that our loved ones have to suffer from. The health issues are a
reflection of God’s love, for sure, and we’ll make the right choice if we help
our loved one to pull through these hardships without losing God, without
getting desperate or depressed. This is what you should do now. May God grant
you strength and wisdom.
August
23, 2018
St. Elisabeth Convent
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