BONUS: A Catholic Response to Suffering | Fr. Patrick Briscoe, Fr. Gregory Pine, and Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress

May 30, 2026

Why God Allows Suffering: Hope, Freedom, and Divine Providence

Recorded live during a Day of Recollection at St. Margaret Mary Church during a full weekend of events in the greater Boston area, the friars unpack one of the most difficult questions in the Christian life. Fr. Patrick, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Joseph-Anthony unpack surrender, friendship, and divine providence as it relates to suffering.

Sharing personal anecdotes along with wisdom from scripture and the writings of St. Thomas Aquinas, they provide clarity and concrete steps forward when life’s circumstances feel impossibly difficult.

Whether you are facing a personal trial, accompanying a loved one through suffering, or seeking to understand God’s plan in difficult circumstances, this episode offers practical encouragement and a deeply Catholic vision of hope.