Middle Ages were difficult, true. Life under Communism was difficult too. Just two examples. A Catholic writer who lived under Communism, name unimportant, wrote in his diary that I read recently, that he would rather live under Communism in a happy marriage, than in a free country under an unhappy one. It is something I can understand. You can live in one of the most beautiful places in the world, as I do, and feel (for a good reason) to be the unhappiest man in the world. And conversely, you could live happily during the Middle Ages. And believe then. Or you can have a view of a wonder of the world outside your window now during this wonderful century, and doubt.
This could lead to a very interesting discussion on the nature of happiness.
If you are having trouble in your life, may God bless you and take away your troubles.
HMMmm...
I wonder where the prophet Hosea lived?