How do Catholics and Jews respond to suffering?

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  • Suffering is a distressing feeling. When suffering, Catholics and Jews can pray to God and ask Him for strength. They can speak to religious leaders for support. Catholics will model Jesus' example by helping people who are suffering. For example, Jesus helped social outcasts and the ill
  • Catholics will help those who are suffering by following Jesus' teachings such as the parable of the sheep and goat and agape
  • Catholics and Jews may also support charities to help people who are suffering. For example, CAFOD and SVP
  • How do Catholics respond to evil?
    If evil is committed, the Catholic Church teaches that we should not make personal judgements since the Civil Court will make these judgments. Catholics will respond to evil by trying to reform criminals. The Catholic Church promotes forgiveness