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Why Does God Allow Us to Suffer? | Sr. Jane Dominic Laurel, O.P.

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CHAPTER

The Illusions of Power, Beauty, and Pleasure

This chapter explores the misguided pursuits of power, beauty, and pleasure in the quest for happiness, revealing their often empty outcomes. Through poignant examples and humorous analogies, it highlights the dangers of seeking external validation and the true joy that remains elusive amidst fame and indulgence.

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