In the end, these ‘whys’ aren’t answered in the way that our poverty and weakness would expect. According to this logic, in fact, they usually go unanswered. This is why Christ said very little about death. He Himself simply chose it and suffered more than anyone else has ever done. And once He’d risen, His mouth released more breath than words. He said nothing about life and death, restricting Himself to the prophecy of Peter’s martyrdom. Pain isn’t answered with arguments. Neither injustice nor death can be dealt with through reason. These problems can be resolved only through the inhalation of the breath that God alone gives, that is the Holy Spirit. They’re overcome through the humble acceptance of the ...
