Los Angeles Catholic Archbishop Jose Gomez on Thursday called for prayers for the victims of California's devastating wildfires, but declared: “We don't know why disasters like this happen.”
The archbishop made the remarks at a special Mass of Our Lady of the Angels held at the Los Angeles Cathedral for those affected by the California wildfires. was praised Victims, as well as firefighters and first responders, can receive providential care.
Gomez similarly touched on the mysteries of evil and the ancient question of why a good God would allow terrible things to happen to seemingly innocent people in his sermon.
“At times like these, we may be tempted to question God's love for us and wonder where God is while good people suffer,” he said. says.
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“Why does God allow bad things to happen? Why does he tolerate natural disasters like wildfires and hurricanes and earthquakes and floods?” he asked rhetorically.
“There are no easy answers. But that doesn't mean there aren't answers,” he added.
After emphasizing God's steadfast love for His people, revealed in the sending of His Son Jesus into the world at Christmas, the Archbishop went on to highlight humanity's ignorance of God's deeper plan.
“We don't know why these disasters occur,” he says. “But we know that the Father holds this world, and the lives of each of us, in the hands of His love. And we know that everything He does, We know that this is done out of love for us and for our salvation.”
“It's not an easy answer, but it's the truth,” he added.
God's permission for evil may still be shrouded in mystery, but some of the reasons behind California's wildfires are beginning to become clear.
The arrest of the suspected arsonist has thrown cold water on the theory advanced by actors and commentators that California's woes are a product of “climate change.”
According to the initials reportLos Angeles police believe the currently burning Kenneth Fire was intentionally set, and that the unnamed arson suspect was restrained by members of the public and zip-tied before being turned over to police.
Los Angeles Police Department officials said the suspect in custody was a homeless man in his 30s and that the fire was “being investigated as a crime.”
“Justice will be served swiftly. We will be decisive and seek the maximum punishment,” said Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman.
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According to reports, the man was found with the following symptoms: torchHe also had five mobile phones and a UN prepaid debit card in his possession, raising further questions about his identity and origins.
Meanwhile, Hollywood actress Barbra Streisand blamed “climate change” for strong winds that are causing wildfires across Los Angeles.
“I think these terrible winds are the strongest we've ever experienced, and a lot of that is due to climate change, and the next government needs to do a better job of addressing that,” Streisand said Thursday. wrote this in a post on Blue Sky.
Hollywood director Jim Jarmusch similarly blamed the fires on “climate deniers” and urged people to “wake up” and stop seeing “wokeness” as a “negative” thing. Ta.
“This climate crisis is being brought about by climate change deniers and despicable corporate greed,” Jarmusch said Wednesday night. “We're in a time where clowns are saying that being woke is a negative thing. I'm just saying it's time to wake up.”
It also places the blame for the fires on the shoulders of California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) and other Democratic leaders, who flagrantly over-determined DEI jobs and failed to prepare Los Angeles for the fires, leaving reservoirs empty. Some people blame this for causing the fire. Replenished.
