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Happiness, Suffering, and the Love of God

Happiness, Suffering, and the Love of God

In this series, Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D. explores happiness in the revealing light of human transcendence and immortality. Beginning with the commonly held principle that different forms of happiness correspond to different fundamental human desires, Fr. Spitzer guides viewers through four distinct but related sources of happiness (pleasure, achievement, contribution, transcendence), showing how they form a hierarchy and explaining why only the highest level (transcendent happiness) will ultimately fulfill us. Along the way he presents fascinating evidence for our spiritual nature from philosophy, psychology, and contemporary studies of near-death experiences and the resurrection of Jesus Christ. This is followed by an investigation into the mystery of suffering that begins with the parable of the Father of the Prodigal Son. Fr. Spitzer explains why an unconditionally loving God would allow suffering and also offers guidance on how to suffer well.

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Episode One: Four Levels of Happiness (61 min.)
Episode Two: Human Transcendence and the Soul (60 min.)
Episode Three: The Resurrection of Jesus and Jesus' Revelation of the Unconditional Love of God (62 min.)
Episode Four: Why Would an All-powerful, All-loving God Allow Suffering? (64 min.)
Episode Five: How To Suffer Well (71 min.)
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