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John Paul II and the Meaning of Suffering Lessons from a Spiritual Master

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ISBN-10: 1592763146

ISBN-13: 9781592763146

Edition: 2008

Authors: Robert G. Schroeder

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Why does a loving God allow us to suffer? Did we do something to deserve our suffering? Does our pain serve any purpose in God's plan? Suffering doesn?t work like we think it should, striking down the wicked and sparing the righteous. And none of us, regardless of our age, I.Q., religion, or wealth, can avoid its sting. Now, for the first time, the spiritual wisdom of the modern's world's most beloved Pope?and the rich theology of suffering articulated in his apostolic letter, Salvifici Doloris?is applied to the most pressing challenge of faith?the problem of suffering. The world witnessed the dignity and grace that characterized his exterior dealings with pain, now let the Holy Father's…    
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Book details

List price: $14.95
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor, Publishing Division
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 191
Size: 5.25" wide x 8.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.440
Language: English

Introduction
To Live Is to Suffer
Remembering Our Story
Sinful Roots
Experiencing Evil
Knowing Our Limitations
A Suffering World
God Expects Us to Ask "Why?"
The Universal Question
The Road to Meaning
Seeking Purpose
Asking in Faith
The Mystery of God's Response
Not All Suffering Is Punishment
Getting to Know Job
Suffering Sent by God?
Wading Through the Depths of Mystery
Putting the Pieces Together
God Wills Salvation, Not Suffering
Embracing God's Love
The Complexity of the Cross
Saved But Still Suffering
God Is on Our Side
Jesus Gives Pain Purpose
Doing Good by Suffering
Suffering for Jesus
Suffering with Jesus
Making the Leap of Faith
Suffering Calls Forth Love
The Good Samaritan
The Way to Life
Am I a Neighbor?
Following the Master
Acknowledgements
Endnotes