God is not absent from the person who suffers. In Christ, He entered human sorrow, carried the Cross, and opened suffering toward resurrection. The Church does not teach us to call evil good; she teaches us to lament truthfully, receive help, remain with Christ, and hope beyond what we can presently see.
What the Church teaches
Not every hardship can be traced to a particular personal sin, and no one should claim to know all of God’s hidden purposes. Scripture gives us lament as well as praise. Christian hope is not denial or forced cheerfulness; it is trust that suffering, injustice, illness, and death will not have the final word because Christ is risen.
Live it this week
Tell God the unpolished truth in prayer and read a lament Psalm slowly. Ask two people for distinct help: a priest for pastoral care and a trustworthy person for one concrete need such as food, transport, company, or an appointment. Keep the next faithful step small enough to take today.
When personal guidance matters
Do not use a spiritual explanation to delay medical care, hide abuse, or keep someone in danger. Severe symptoms, violence, inability to stay safe, or thoughts of harming yourself or others require immediate qualified or emergency help in addition to pastoral support.
Sibhat prepared this original answer from the sources listed above. For personal or sacramental guidance, speak with your parish priest.