Archimandrite Andrew (Konnos). Christ is in our midst (№ 393561)

Don't know did you understand this or not, but suffering is an integral part of our lives. And if a person thinks to put your whole life without pain, is self-deception. In this life, constantly alternating joy and sorrow, pain and pleasure, laughter and crying, happiness and sadness. There is no other way. Even nature lives, constantly grieving and suffering. Before the flower to bloom and wilt, blossom and trees should Bud, and it always hurts. The woman before her baby is screaming in pain.