Suffering

In Dark Night of the Soul, Saint John of the Cross presents for us a portrait painted from his own experience of one who advances successfully through the struggles of the spiritual life. The dark night that St John describes is not abandonment by God but special consideration from Him for those who desire to purify and perfect their souls. With a soul purified from earthly attachments, we can advance through the much quoted but oft misunderstood dark night of the souls into unity with God. B...

Avoiding Bitterness in Suffering offers precious insight into how Christians can persevere through pain and suffering with faith, hope, and assurance. Written by the esteemed Dr. Ronda Chervin, this thoughtful resource guides readers down a road of understanding. As she bravely reveals her own tale of heartache in the aftermath of her son’s suicide, readers can appreciate firsthand knowledge and empathetic advice while being comforted that they are not alone in their anguish. The book provide...

The Spiritual Teachings of Venerable Bruno Lanteri With warmth, understanding, and pastoral skill, Fr. Timothy Gallagher provides here a hopeful invitation to all who struggle to overcome the greatest obstacle of all in the spiritual life discouragement. Our enemy actively exploits our vulnerabilities, shrewdly leading us time and again into an overwhelming sense of disturbance. But Fr. Gallagher pulls the curtain back on the wiles of the devil, offering gentle reflections that are remarkably...

The Catholic Guide to Depression is a life-changing book that demonstrates how modern psychology and faith can come together to provide an effective way to deal with depression. Written by psychiatrist Aaron Kheriaty, this book connects psychological approaches and consistent teachings of the Church in order to provide meaningful strategies for those suffering from this difficult affliction.This revolutionary guide shows readers how to effectively manage their depression without having to sol...

Straightforward Solutions to Life's Puzzling Problems From the founder of EWTN Global Catholic Network comes this profoundly practical, humorous, and common-sense approach to answering life's most vexing questions. Mother Angelica gently confronts your real-life struggles, lifting your heart to God and leading your soul to heaven as she provides answers from a life dedicated to God not the promises of a world entrenched in vice. Mother Angelica will become your trusted companion in the battle...

If a life of spiritual growth and connection to God is your goal, then Into Your Hands, Father by Carmelite Father Wilfrid Stinissen is the perfect book for you. Drawing from Jesus’ example on Earth, Father Stinissen takes us on a deep journey of surrendering completely to God in order to meet our goals both in life and in faith. This book outlines three distinct stages of abandonee that help to bring clarity and peace to the practice of respect for the will of God. In the first stage, Into Y...

We all face moments when the weight of life feels unbearable. In times of doubt, fear, or hopelessness, finding the right words to pray can seem impossible. Lord, Save Me! offers wisdom, encouragement, and heartfelt prayers to guide you through life’s storms and lead you closer to the peace that only Christ can give. Bestselling author Gary Zimak, known for his practical, faith-filled approach to overcoming anxiety, offers a treasury of 120 original prayers drawn from scripture and grounded i...

Carlo Acutis, born May 3, 1991, fully embraced the gift of life. Known as a computer whiz, he also liked to play soccer, video games, and the saxophone. He enjoyed watching his favorite police dramas and making short films with his star cast of cats and dogs. He had many friends and enjoyed spending time with them.Yet Carlo was a little "different" at school, in the pizzerias, and on the soccer field. What set Carlo apart was his constant pursuit of holiness. In addition to his fun hobbies, h...

Sacred Heart Mental Wellness Not your typical book on anxiety! This guide immediately brings the reader into the first things... you are good! You are loved! You are enough! This is NOT one of those 500-page anxiety books that gives you anxiety just thinking about picking it up. This easy-to-read 134-page book is purposefully designed and spaced to make it easy for the anxious person, a dyslexic person (like the book's author, Catherine!), slow readers, or readers who want to spend additional...

If God is so good and so powerful, why is there suffering in our world? Why do good people suffer so much? How can we find value and meaning in the midst of the fallenness of the world? These questions--and many others--call for answers. The responses will determine our worldview and way of life. In the Manual for Suffering, the revealed, time-tested, and holistic answer from the depths of the Catholic faith is presented in all its beauty and power.  This manual will also provide spiritual ai...

The English Dominican Gerald Vann, author of many beloved works of spirituality, offers in this compact volume a key to bearing the sorrows, tribulations, and trials that enter our lives as we walk our path from birth to death. This key is found in the life, indeed, in the heart, of the Virgin Mary, she who responded with unfailing faith, courage, and compassion to all God asked of her—an unexpected pregnancy; a flight into Egypt; an uneventful life in the backwaters; separation from her son ...

For six years, before becoming a well-regarded retreat master, Fr. Wayne Sattler lived as a diocesan hermit in a one-room cabin on an abandoned farmstead in rural North Dakota, striving to avail himself of the mystery of what God can do in prayer, clinging to the wisdom of the sixteenth-century Carmelite saints John of the Cross and Teresa of Avila as his trusted guides.Fr. Sattler was asked many times to write a book sharing the fruits of his time in solitude to help others progress in the s...

All of us are wounded and in need of healing. In these pages, Dr. Gerry Crete accompanies you on your journey to overcome anxiety and traumas, big or small. You will benefit from his "parts work" therapeutic approach to find inner harmony, greater life fulfillment, and a deeper, more intimate relationship with God. Through this specialized technique, you will experience growth, transformation, and ultimately, restoration. This book stands alone in its seamless integration of advanced trauma-b...

Discover what it means to become a man of faith through the lives of ten male saints and their experiences pursuing holiness. In Holy Grit, Catholic life coach Paul George invites men to confront the challenges of modern life—struggles in marriage, parenting, suffering, and purpose—and take concrete steps toward the life God created them to live. Many men grow up with an image of masculinity shaped by tough guys on TV—boxers, cowboys, gangsters, fighter pilots—the fastest gun in the West. The...

"They should know you, the only true God, and the one whom you sent, Jesus Christ" (John 17:3).Sometimes we become so consumed with "activism" that God becomes a mere concept, an uplifting idea we try to wrap our minds around, and we forget that He is really present and in love with us. Far too many souls, even good religious souls, tend to forget that God is a Person -- a Trinity of Persons, in fact -- longing to enter into a relationship with us.Fr. Wayne Sattler awakens us and places us in...

"Grief is like a long valley, a winding valley where any bend may reveal a totally new landscape." C.S. Lewis Lorene Duquin, an experienced grief counselor was no stranger to understanding and explaining grief, and had helped many people work through it. But when she lost her mother she found herself living in an entirely new space. Grieving the Loss of a Loved One contains 52 powerful, one-page meditations that will help you work through the various aspects of grieving as they did for Lorene...

Are you ready to stop suffering from fear and unworthiness? To heal the pain in your closest relationships? To finally love and be loved as God intended? For more than a decade, “Scripture Evangelista” Sonja Corbitt has helped Catholics encounter the transforming power of God’s Word. In Love Heals, she draws on her years of biblical study and ministry to reveal how the commandment to love God, neighbor, and self (Mark 12:30) holds the key to total healing—emotional, spiritual, and even physic...

Winner of a 2025 CMA Book Award from the Catholic Media Association: Healing and Self Help (First Place). The wounds we carry from childhood—whether from trauma, neglect, or unmet needs—often remain hidden, yet they continue to affect how we relate to ourselves, others, and God. No matter how much time has passed, our “inner child” remembers. In Befriending Your Inner Child: A Catholic Approach to Inner Healing, licensed marriage and family therapist Brya Hanan offers a gentle and faith-cente...

Winner of a third-place award in the front cover artwork category from the Catholic Media Association. When a child dies, a father’s grief is often overlooked or misunderstood. Cultural expectations, a man’s traditional role in the family, and a lack of emotional support can push his pain into the background. The Grief of Dads was written by Catholic fathers who have experienced this loss at every stage and circumstance, offering companionship, spiritual guidance, and honest support for men w...

At a time in which stress, depression, anxiety, and suicide are all on the rise, Peace Be with You will guide you and your loved ones on how to overcome negative thoughts, be freed -- externally and internally -- from sinful habits, access supernatural grace, and grow in happiness and holiness. You will learn concrete strategies for coping with emotions such as anger, sadness, doubt, worry, inferiority, and fear. The renowned missionary and psychologist Fr. Narciso Irala explains the secret t...

Since he was beatified in 2020, Carlo Acutis has been the subject of widespread interest across the globe. This typical Italian teenager, who lived a life of extraordinary virtue, has captivated countless millions. And yet we're left wondering and wanting to learn more about this millennial saint. What was Carlo really like? How did he interact with those closest to him in daily life? What was it like to live in the same home with him?In My Son Carlo, Antonia Salzano Acutis shares, in vivid d...

The eighteenth century is often called an age of “Enlightenment,” a period marked by skepticism, worldliness, and a turning away from God in favor of constructing a purely human society. Yet long before this crisis emerged, God had already prepared an apostle to confront it: St. Alphonsus Liguori. Renouncing prestige, legal success, and worldly advantage, he placed Christ at the center of his heart and devoted his life to setting souls ablaze with love for the Redeemer. But the roots of St. A...

The two great commandments are to love God above all things and one’s neighbor as oneself. One of the highest acts of charity toward our neighbor is to remember him after death—especially the poor souls in Purgatory, who rely on our prayers and sacrifices. For this reason, the Church gives us the liturgical month of November. As autumn’s harvest is gathered and stored, the faithful are invited to draw from a different harvest: the graces and indulgences God offers for the relief of the souls ...

"... All possible means are resorted to in an effort to discredit the phenomena of Konnersreuth, to silence the voices which speak of a Divine Hand at work there. Despite all of this, the phenomena continue to take place as hitherto."Therese Neumann was a simple girl born to good Catholic parents in an obscure village of Catholic Bavaria. Yet God would call her to make known the sacred passion of Christ in her person. After an accident that should have killed her, she was miraculously healed,...

The amazing life of Blessed Nicholas Factor tells of a miracle working saint from the 16th century. As a child of five, Nicholas already manifested signs of his future sanctity. He fasted three times a week and gave the food he did not touch to the poor. With cheerful words he comforted the sick, and on visiting the leper hospital, he would at times kiss the wounds of the afflicted persons. A Moorish maid in his home was so affected at the conduct of the holy child that she was attracted to t...

We retrace Our Lord's final steps in praying the Stations of the Cross. But this prayer is more than a casual recollection. Through the stations, we can experience a tremendous and intimate union with him.The Stations of the Cross help us to better understand the Eucharistic mystery. Given for You reflects on Jesus' passion and death and points us back to the present reality of the Eucharist, where we encounter his self-gift in a close, personal way. In praying these stations, may we come to ...

Donald DeMarco's Without God Nothing Makes Sense argues that removing God from public discourse leads to societal confusion and moral decay. DeMarco critiques ideologies like radical feminism, atheism, and the pro-abortion lobby, identifying their rejection of divine truths as sources of division and intellectual blindness. He emphasizes the importance of virtues such as lightheartedness, kindheartedness, and warmheartedness, which align with faith in God and serve as antidotes to societal fr...

The Host of Gethsemane is a deeply researched field guide to the profound significance of the Garden of Gethsemane. But it is more. It is a labor not only of study, but of love-a defense of Jesus of Gethsemane in every sense of the word. There have been very few books written which are dedicated entirely to the vitally important subject of Gethsemane... until now. The Host of Gethsemane remedies this abandonment of Our Lord's Agony. This is a journey you will be grateful to be part of, as you...

Eventually, the Pendulum Will Swing is Bob Sizemore's deeply personal and faith-filled memoir chronicling his Franciscan journey through life's triumphs, trials, and transformations. From a turbulent childhood to academic and spiritual pursuits, and a profound reconciliation with his past, Sizemore reflects with honesty, wisdom, and humor. This inspiring narrative, rooted in perseverance, family, and divine providence, offers readers a moving portrait of how faith and resilience shape a meani...

"It is very good and holy to consider the Passion of our Lord and to meditate on it, for by this sacred path we reach union with God." -- St. Paul of the Cross In Passion Gems: Daily Wisdom on the Suffering, Cross, and Death of Jesus, you will discover a treasure trove of quotes on the Passion of Jesus from Sacred Scripture, saints, popes, mystics, and revered laymen. On every day of the year you can meditate and ponder a particular thought or theme, shedding light on the life-changing power ...

Strained or broken relationships are an unfortunate fact of life for most of us. Friends fall away, siblings drift apart, children sever ties with their parents, and despite our best efforts, these painful fissures are difficult to mend. Bestselling author and clinical psychologist Dr. Ray Guarendi shares practical wisdom and usable strategies to aid you in navigating your way through such situations. With strong doses of humor and hope, he will help you form healthy habits in the ways you ta...

Though they escape the notice of many, stunning miracles of healing take place each and every day at Our Lady's Grotto in Lourdes, France. Inexplicable, biblical-like healings of body, mind, and spirit leave visitors with the gifts of peace and renewed faith. Here is the book that will move you, deepen your faith in Our Lady's active involvement in our world, and help you personally encounter Our Lord.Marlene Watkins recounts twenty astounding true stories of miracles at Lourdes, including he...

Lives Of The Saints 978-0-89942-870-3The Lives of the Saints contains for each day of the year, a short biography of a Saint or Blessed along with a prayer. This volume of Saints' lives is in accord with the 2004 Roman Martyrology and the United States liturgical calendar, while the second familiarizes the reader with the extraordinary and sometimes surprising lives of lesser-known Saints and 'Blesseds.'This companion to the classic Lives of the Saints, with over 60 beautiful illustrations an...

Our Lord entrusted a very special revelation to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque: the Heart of Jesus longs for your heart.This divine revelation inspired numerous saints to know, receive, and adore Our Lord in the Holy Eucharist and to quench His thirst for our love by cultivating friendships, performing spiritual and corporal works of mercy, undertaking missionary endeavors, and imitating His Sacred Heart in daily life.The current Jubilee of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, which commemorates the 350th ...

This learned book traces the course of mystical theology which led up to St John of the Cross. It studies Hugh and Richard of St Victor, St Bonaventure, important writings which long passed under his name, Hugh of Balma, a Carthusian Prior it seems of the thirteenth century, Tauler's authentic sermons and his Institutiones, a compilation by St Peter Canisius passing under his name, Ruysbroeck, Denis the Carthusian, Kastl's De Adhaerendo Deo, and finally a brief notice of Spanish writers of th...

We are made to be happy, to experience eternal beatitude, the face-to-face vision of God. And we attain to this happiness through our actions here below. The cardinal virtues are the key to ordering our acts to this end according to correct reasoning. Fortitude and temperance strengthen our will so that we will not succumb to fear or disordered passions. Justice regulates our relations with others. Yet, as all human acts are the fruit of the intellect and will, we need a virtue which directs ...

With "game plans," life flows more smoothly and victories are more readily achieved. This is why we keep calendars, daily planners, and notes -- to remind us to prioritize our duties and schedules, increase our productivity, and avoid forgetting the people, appointments, and events that are important to us.What if we applied this same attentiveness to structuring our spiritual lives? Would it not help us to attain greater peace of heart on the road to eternity?This thirty-day journey will pro...

In Visions of the Divine, Catholic evangelist, author, and businessman Steve Auth reunites the art of the Eucharist with the Eucharistic liturgy itself. Much of this art was separated from the context of the Mass for which it was created many centuries ago and is relegated now to museums sprinkled around the world. Along with his co-authors Evelyn Auth and Msgr. Roger Landry, Steve leads the reader on a worldwide pilgrimage to some of the most spectacular and moving artistic masterpieces crea...

He played video games, excelled athletically and academically, manifested contagious joy and wit -- even in suffering -- and befriended all those he met. St. Carlo Acutis (1991-2006), already hailed "the greatest saint of the century," was a Thomas Aquinas in blue jeans.It's almost unheard of that parents take part in the beatification of their own child. So, too, is it uncommon for parents to miraculously be brought back to the Faith and dedicated Christian living by their child. All this ha...

Did you know that the latest research shows that one in three people will meet the criteria for anxiety disorder at some point in their lives?Even those of us who do not require professional help have certainly experienced the crippling effects of anxiety.World events, lockdowns, the destruction of traditional values, the rise of omnipresent screens and social media have all certainly contributed to the climbing levels of anxiety in today's world.Catholics are not immune and may be searching ...

The Dolorous Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ is based on the detailed visions of Our Lord's passion and death as seen by Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich (1774-1824), a German Augustinian nun, and recorded by Clemens Brentano, a prominent literary figure of the day. This book has been inspiring thousands since it first appeared in 1833; it is one of the most used texts for Lenten devotion, and most notably, it was the inspiration for Mel Gibson's film The Passion of the Christ. This newly-bou...

You have a very big problem. Not a hundred, not dozens, not ten, but one--and it's a big one. Most of us put out fires on a daily basis, whether they be dirty diapers, bills to pay, car trouble, fractured familial relationships, or the dramas of your social circle. Our self-centeredness pulls us into these struggles and blinds our perspective to the greater truth that all of these stem from one core problem. Perhaps the greatest misconception you carry in your mind and heart is that your suff...

A Catholic Guide to Finding Mental and Emotional Well-Being Winner of a first-place award in the healing and self-help category from the Catholic Media Association and a third-place award in general interest from the Association of Catholic Publishers. Are you or someone you love struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, or other mental health concerns? Tommy Tighe, a licensed marriage and family therapist, wants to help you take steps toward reaching and maintaining mental and emotional we...

Lent can be a time of bearing heavy burdens, of carrying the worries, pains, and sorrows that weigh on our hearts. Joyce Rupp reminds us that even though we may feel alone during these times of personal distress, we have the loving, empathetic, and ever-present companionship of Jesus by our side. In Jesus, Companion in My Suffering, Rupp--bestselling author of several books on grief, loss, and suffering, including Praying Our Goodbyes and Jesus, Friend of My Soul--will guide you to see Jesus ...