SOMEDAY, WE WILL BE PROVIDED WITH ANSWERS

Lately, a string of horrendous incidents had taken place in various parts of the globe, and continues to take place. 

The civil war in Syria, the shooting attack in Kenya, the suicide bombings in Beirut and Baghdad, and just a couple of days ago, the terrorist bombing and shooting incidents in Paris (not to mention natural calamities such as the earthquake in Japan and the haze in Indonesia) have sown so much fear and anxiety all over the world.

We have not seen the end of it, as the terrorist group ISIS had vowed to sow evil and inflict more bombings in the U.S., England and other places they consider enemy territories. 

As expected, France retaliated by launching air assaults on Syria. This could very well justify Pope Francis' statement that this could be the start of World War III. Now that is something scary and hopefully would be nipped in the bud before it escalates to a bigger proportion. Would the super powers be able to do it? 

Doomsayers would probably say these are the sign of the times. I don't care much about doomsayers, what worries me though is that these are part of the predictions of Our Lady both in Fatima and Lourdes.

Again, we can't help but ask, why do innocent people have to be victims of these barbaric acts? Why do guiltless people always suffer? 

We have witnessed how citizens of Syria fled their country with nowhere to go, destination uncertain, hoping some kindred souls would offer them shelter. 

We were shocked when people who were enjoying a concert or eating in restaurants in Paris, had to be the target of ruthless killing by people who couldn't care less. 

I say people who couldn't care less because we are talking of suicide bombers here. They are very well aware that once the bombs are detonated, they themselves will get killed in the process as the bombs were attached to their belts. And yes, they too perished. 

Probably to their group, they were heroes. Come to think of it, if there is anything admirable at all about these suicide bombers, it is their tenacity to stand up for what they believe in, regardless of the outcome. They could have used this staunchness in a positive way, though.

No one can ever explain why God allows these things to happen. Only HE knows. That is not for us to question. We know everything happens for a reason, but when will these reasons be revealed? 

We just have to trust HIM and believe there is a greater purpose in everything that's happening around us.

Someday, we will be provided with answers. That I am certain.