Archimandrite Andrew (Konnos). Christ is in our midst (№ 393562)

Pain and pleasure always go hand in hand. In life can not be without pain. And the only way to "make friends", to live with her, "swallow" something is not correct. To understand what lies ahead - the path of your father, grandfather, mother, grandmother, of all mankind, the path of millions. Everyone suffered, and I suffer and will suffer. It is only important, with what result, what comes out of our suffering. It is important that the suffering was not in vain, and good for the soul. And just cry from the pain - it's a dead end. Suffering must lead to something beautiful, to love and closeness with others.