WHY

Why

Hello, is that the Pope?

Why is the world so unfair?

Why does evil always win?

Why is it even true that evil exists within church walls and under vestments?

Most of all, why is there so much homelessness?

Why are people othered?

I feel misunderstood and judged so often.

I often feel incredibly discouraged and tired.

My cross feels so heavy so often.

But yet I am incredibly aware of my privilege.

My parents loved me and taught me how to stay out of unsafe situations, even with those we should be able to trust unquestioningly. I have a loving husband who must need God’s help to allow him to continue to love me.

We have a roof over our heads and food in our tummies.

I thank God (not necessarily the church) for my privilege.

I am seen if misunderstood. I am heard if judged and gaslit.

People love me even if others want to gaslight me.

That’s all.

But please tell me, when will Earth reflect heaven?

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