PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • January 24, 2024
Catholic teaching holds that evil is a consequence of the brokenness of our world, a world that, while created good by God, is marred by human sin and its ensuing chaos. The floods in Maine are not seen as a wrathful act of God, but as a tragic consequence of our living in a fallen world. The Catholic approach to solving the problem of evil, as seen in the recent floods in Maine, challenges us to see beyond the immediate pain and loss, inspiring a response that encompasses practical aid, environmental stewardship, and a profound faith in the redemptive power of grace. ~ Ryan Bilodeau, communications associate, St. John Paul II parish, Scarborough