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Oh, Dearest Mother, Sweetest Virgin of Altagracia, our Patroness. You are our Advocate and to you we recommend our needs. You are our Teacher and like disciples we come to learn from the example of your holy life. You are our Mother, and like children, we come to offer you all of the love of our hearts. Receive, dearest Mother, our offerings and listen attentively to our supplications. Amen.
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. But, I'll give it a try. I tell my kids that first, God does not cause sin, it's in the world. But, if we remember that we are really made for the eternity of Heaven, not just our short life on this earth, it might give us a different perspective. Think of the saints. Many endured incredible tortures, sometimes they were abused for their entire lives, but the promise of eternity in Heaven gave them such great hope. I don't think God is aloof to the sufferings of people, in fact, I believe he blesses them with grace to endure whatever they are dealing with. But, He sees the bigger picture of eternity after this life. I would tell my children that suffering makes God sad, just like a parent is sad when their child gets hurt. But God also knows that this life doesn't last forever and what is to come is so wonderful we will forget the sufferings. 
