C&SI - Why do we suffer? With Fr Patrick Cahill (TheWay.ie) -17 May 2026 (S06E26)

On this week's podcast we are sharing an interview from "A Question of Faith" podcast from TheWay.ie with Fr Patrick Cahill who reflects on the age old question of why suffering existsIn part one we have our regular run through the liturgical odds and ends for the coming week including saints of the week and some local notices.In part three we have our weekly reflection on the Sunday Gospel which this week is Matthew's account of the Ascension of the Lord (Matthew 28:16-20) with the very consoling promise that Jesus is with us always, to the end of time. Why do we suffer?The A Question of Faith podcast (available on YouTube and Spotify) features broadcaster Wendy Grace in conversation with a range of guests who grapple with some of the big questions in regard our search for meaning and truth.  These questions are echoed in the scriptures and each episode has biblical question that resonates with the title question.In this episode retreat leader Father Patrick Cahill of the Archdiocese of Cashel and Emly, reflects on the reality and nature of suffering and how what the Christian faith has to say about suffering.The biblical quote are the words of Jesus from the Cross – ‘My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?’ (Mt 27:46)“This is not about solving the mystery of suffering …  It’s about walking with it, seeing how God can work even through pain, and recognising that our wounds can become windows.” - Fr Patrick CahillText us at +353 874668950 or email at [email protected]