Pope: The Lord walks with us through the dark valleys of our lives - Independent Catholic News

Pope: The Lord walks with us through the dark valleys of our lives - Independent Catholic News: We all experience dark times in our lives, Pope Francis said during morning Mass at Casa Santa Marta on Monday. Reflecting on the day's Reading which tells the story of Susanna, a just woman who is blackmailed by two judges, but chooses to trust in God rather than succumb to their wish, he said that even when we find ourselves walking in a 'valley of darkness' we need not fear evil. The Lord always walks with us, loves us and does not abandon us. 'When we look at the many dark valleys, at the many misfortunes, at the fact there