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    Exegetical Analysis Of Jesus'prayer on Mount Of Olives (Lk 22: 39-46) Applied To The Poor in Tanzania.
    (2001-02) B. Kiwori, Josaphat
    The life of a human being is a journey. The end of this journey is to be in communion with God. Human beings are different from all other creatures because they were created in the image and the likeness of God. Despite being created in the image and the likeness of God, human beings are limited and because of this, they have a tendency of wandering away from God looking for independence, autonomy, power, and at the same time trying to be equal with God. When people turn away from God, they inflict pain and sufferings upon others. Love is lost and hatred prevails. In the midst of suffering, the human being unlike an animal is able to reflect. For example, the Zebra that finds itself in the jaws of the lion does not ask 'why me? The Zebra is incapable of thinking 'if only I had taken the last right turn or had been a little more cautious.' Only human beings give meaning to the grizzly sight of a lion feasting on the Zebras carcass. The ability to find meaning in suffering is one of the human persons most mysterious blessing. Explaining a tragic accident or an untimely death by declaring or saying, 'that is life' has a hollow ring. It provides neither comfort nor hope. The human person needs a better and bigger answer. Human suffering is caused by a variety of factors; some can be controlled and others are beyond human capacity. Human sufferings can only find meaning in the context of faith. Prayer is a great help for someone faced with suffering.