To Be Human is to Suffer

Readings for the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Job 7:1-4, 6-7;  Mark 1:29-39Is not humanity's life on earth a drudgery?  So begins our first reading out of the Book of Job this week.  And it doesn't really lighten up from there.  We hear of Job questioning the meaning of life and the presence of suffering in the world.  And while we may not live at that level very often, we do visit from time to time.  Suffering is present in the world and no amount of wealth or fame or skills can keep it away.  Suffering is a reality in life.  So what does Job, and perhaps more importantly, what does Jesus have to teach us about suffering in our readings this week?  Special thank you to Bridget Zenk for her composition and performance of our intake and outtake music.  Thank you for opening the Word of God along w/ me.  I'm honored.  If you like the show and it's made a difference in your faith life, please rate it on your favorite listening app or pass it along to a friend.  Question?  I can be reached at [email protected]