What happens when life hurts so much that you stop trusting God? Comedian Billy Crystal recently revealed that devastating personal losses have shaken his relationship with God. When asked whether he still speaks to God, his answer was heartbreaking: “No, ’cause I don’t trust him.”
On The Drew Mariani Show, Drew reflected on Crystal’s pain and the difficult questions that suffering raises. Why does an all-loving, all-powerful God permit tragedy? And how do we hold onto faith when our prayers seem unanswered?
Joining Drew was Deacon Ed Schoener (Schöner), who experienced unimaginable heartbreak when his daughter Katie died by suicide in 2016 after struggling with bipolar disorder.
Deacon Ed acknowledged that such suffering can completely transform our understanding of God. Sometimes we mistakenly believe that attending Mass, praying faithfully, and living a good life will protect us from tragedy. But faith doesn’t promise a life without suffering.
Instead, Deacon Ed explained that healing begins by rediscovering who God truly is and remembering that our earthly suffering isn’t the end of our story.
“The way I got through it and the way I continue to get through it is, one, realizing that suffering in the present age is not the end.”
His hope rests in eternal life, where he trusts that God will finally answer the painful questions we carry.
If you’ve ever wondered where God was during your darkest moments, remember that questioning Him doesn’t mean you’ve abandoned your faith. Sometimes trusting God begins with bringing Him your broken heart.
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