The Saints' Guide To Help When Life Hurts

Plot

The saints have said wonderful things about every aspect of the Christian life, but much of their writing is inaccessible. To meet this need, Charis Books presents an exciting new series of Saints' Guides. In these books, readers will find helpful and inspiring teaching taken directly from the saints' own works. Compiled by experienced writers and editors, each book presents the wisdom of a wide variety of saints on such topics as prayer, suffering, and forgiveness. For people who want to hear from the saints, the Saints' Guides are the ideal place to start. Popularly written, beautifully designed, short, and priced at $9.99, they make ideal gifts for all occasions.Everyone suffers. No one escapes pain. We all wonder about the "why" of our suffering and about "how" to deal with it or bear it. Much ink has been devoted to these questions, but the most helpful advice comes from the saints, who view suffering as an essential element in the Christian life. This book brings together the best wisdom available on suffering gathered from numerous saints throughout the ages. Here readers will find in one place the excellent and gracious teaching of holy men and women who heroically endured every sort of pain.