Uploaded October 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this video, Metropolitan Jacques (El-Khoury) of Buenos Aires and all Argentine explores God's response to suffering through the Gospel story of raising the widow's son (20th Sunday after Pentecost, Luke 7:11-17). He emphasizes Jesus's boundless compassion and encourages us to extend that compassion beyond ourselves, praying fervently for others in times of affliction. By shifting our focus from our afflictions to lifting others' sufferings through heartfelt prayers, we invite divine grace to alleviate our burdens. Ultimately, he reminds us that God's response comes in two ways—direct intervention or walking with us through our experiences, deepening our connection with Him.
Video source: The Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch and All the East
Balamand Monastery, Lebanon, October 9th, 2022
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In this video, Metropolitan Jacques (El-Khoury) of Buenos Aires and all Argentine explores God's response to suffering through the Gospel story of raising the widow's son (20th Sunday after Pentecost, Luke 7:11-17). He emphasizes Jesus's boundless compassion and encourages us to extend that compassion beyond ourselves, praying fervently for others in times of affliction. By shifting our focus from our afflictions to lifting others' sufferings through heartfelt prayers, we invite divine grace to alleviate our burdens. Ultimately, he reminds us that God's response comes in two ways—direct intervention or walking with us through our experiences, deepening our connection with Him.
Video source: The Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch and All the East
Balamand Monastery, Lebanon, October 9th, 2022
facebook.com/watch/?v=1082830265727487
Read the English transcript of this video here: otelders.org/theology-and-spirituality/when-god-is-silent-is-he-indifferent-to-human-suffering-met-jacques-of-argentina
This video has English and Romanian subtitles. Press the CC button to switch them on or off. Watch this quick-guide on how to turn on captions on your device: youtu.be/if7eELuaYtI
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