Why Mankind Suffers

Mary

The first, the original sin, opened the windows to suffering. The perfection of God’s creation was shattered. The human body was changed. The many protections against illness and disease placed there by God (and now being discovered by modern science) were dismantled. The body was rearranged. The smooth and perfect functioning was replaced by sickness and even death itself.

Also, the peaceful relationship between man and woman became marred by discord. Their childlike relationship to God became filled with fear. All was changed because they abandoned the great gifts of God for the false goal of independence.

What do you see today? Do you not see a mankind fiercely and militantly independent, snuffing out all religious devotion? What road is mankind taking? Where does he march? More important, who will turn him around?

I speak because mankind is plunging into unimaginable sufferings and I want to call earth away from these sufferings. I offer a different road, a new path, a quite different future. Who will heed my voice? I must speak louder. I must use actions more than words. These will be actions of mercy, a mother’s care for her suffering child.

Comment: Mary gives a clear description of reality and a clear promise of hope.