Episode 102: "God did not work . . . in such a way as to make sorrow vanish and to change the system, so that there is no longer any need for consolation. That would be to take away our humanity. And this is what we secretly desire. Yes, being human is too burdensome for us. But if our humanity were taken away from us, we would cease to be human beings and the world would become inhuman. God did not work that way. He chose a wiser way that was more difficult in many respects but, for precisely that reason, better, more divine. He did not take away our humanity but shares it with us."

– Joseph Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVI) from a homily titled “How God Comforts” in the book On Love: Selected Writings

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In this month's episode, author and host Julia Monnin* reminds listeners of the simple truth that our humanity is something beautiful; something to be grateful for and to delight in. In addition to sharing a few reflections from others, she also shares with listeners her own Reflection #220 which is found in her book ⁠⁠⁠The World Is Noisy - God Whispers: Volume II⁠⁠⁠.

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"Though I am really struggling right now with some heaviness and pain related to my human weaknesses and vices, I am incredibly grateful for what I am. After all, I am created in God's image and likeness. What else could be better than that?" (from Reflection #220, "Big God, Small Problems")

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