Father Mike introduces the heavy topic of evil and suffering in the world.

• Father Mike Schmitz reintroduces the topic of evil and suffering, indicating he has touched on it before.
• He poses the question of why there is suffering and evil if God is good.

Father Mike uses the 'Injustice' series from DC Comics to illustrate the problem of evil.

• He mentions the 'Injustice' series in DC Comics and video games, sharing his personal experience playing it.
• Father Mike explains the storyline of 'Injustice' where Superman becomes a dictator after a tragic mistake, highlighting the loss of freedom that comes from eliminating evil by force.

The 'Injustice' narrative is related to the concept of God's goodness and human freedom.

• Father Mike relates Superman's totalitarian regime to the idea that if God were to eliminate all evil, He would also eliminate human freedom.
• He argues that God allows the world to be broken so that people can be free to choose good over evil, likening it to not fixing everything in a house with children.

Christianity's narrative is described as God's intimate response to evil and suffering.

• Father Mike discusses the Christian belief that God does not distance Himself from human suffering but enters into it, as exemplified by Jesus' passion.
• He emphasizes that Jesus redeems suffering by transforming it and giving it meaning.

Father Mike explains how individuals can unite their sufferings with Christ.

• He encourages viewers to unite their sufferings with those of Christ, explaining that this gives suffering meaning and power.
• Father Mike offers simple advice on how to offer sufferings to God and assures that nothing given to God is ever wasted.