Suffering

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I have some questions maybe someone can help with. I have read much of the scripture especially from St Paul, “for those who love God, all things work together for good”. And St Luke, “not my will but thine be done.”
Also, in the Catholic church we learn about taking up our cross, that suffering is a grace that the Lord gives us to draw us near, to help us see that He is important, not worldly things.
My questions are, why must others suffer due to OUR faults…does God feel that watching others suffer is harder than suffering ourselves? Does He have no mercy on others who are innocent? They did not ask or deserve a cross.
Second question…If we are to learn that noting of this world is worthwhile, why not just pray to be called home? I know you will say that it is not true that nothing of this earthly world is of God, yet it IS. Afterall, look into the faces of others…and you will see Christ. Bearing suffering can teach others who are all of Christ…
This does not matter much for me…I just FEEL God has taught me that nothing of this world is of value…it is time to come home.
(fyi, have worked, worked, studied, trained, trained, tried, tried, tried…and God makes no use of my life…if not worldly…not as a religious either)

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I understand we think of “theosis” not purgatory per see. But if suffering on earth reduces need for theosis or time in purgatory…what is the difference whether we suffer here or there. If we are going to suffer…is there any evidence that it is easier in one place compared with another. Also, if we are to suffer…would it not make sense to experience the splendor of God here on earth…when we will have heaven for an eternity. Is not a smile and a wonderful, happy life in Christ more of a witness to others. I am thinking of “born again” christians. They typically are rejoicing, saying they are filled with the holy spirit…this jubilant disposition is very moving to others. The catholic “sufferer” is less convincing of the Glory of God. Do I make sense?? Perhaps are just both part of God’s plan…and Catholics are just chosen for this path. I dunno

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