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The God of Joy and the Problem of Pain

Spirituality and Religion

The God of Joy and the Problem of Pain

By Jorge Ordeig CorsiniRecorded Track

The God of Joy and the Problem of Pain

Length3h 9m

About this audiobook

Why would a good God allow so much suffering? Why doesn't God take away our pain? Some say he allows it. Others call it punishment. Still others dare to name it a gift. But what is the truth—and how do we live under the weight of suffering that seems senseless, tragic, or cruel? With clarity, compassion, and the depth of Catholic tradition, the author invites readers into the heart of the Church's wisdom on human suffering, an age-old mystery that touches every life. This book explores the nature of evil and why God permits it, the meaning of suffering, how Jesus transforms pain and suffering, and what it means to believe in a God of joy in a world of sorrow. Whether you are struggling personally or seeking to understand the suffering of others, this book offers a faithful, honest, and hope-filled perspective for those who dare to ask: Why?

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Audiobook details

GenreSpirituality and Religion

Length3 hrs 9 mins

Narrated byRecorded Track

FormatAudiobook

Publish dateFeb 10, 2026

LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1Opening

8Chapter 6: A Few Specific Questions

2Introduction

9Chapter 7: How to Deal with Pain?

3Chapter 1: The Problem

10Chapter 8: The Reason for Pain

4Chapter 2: Initial Thoughts

11Chapter 9: What Does God Expect from Us?

5Chapter 3: God and Moral Evil

12Annotated Bibliography

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6Chapter 4: Does God “Permit” Evil?

13Closing

7Chapter 5: God and Natural Evil

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