{"product_id":"9781565485020","title":"5 Steps to Facing Suffering","description":"\u003cp\u003eSuffering can strike anyone at any time - an illness or accident, a separation or divorce, the death of a loved one, the loss of a job. No one would suggest that you should seek out suffering. And, no one would say that you should love suffering.  In fact, suffering is not a being and, therefore, cannot be loved.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut, these five insights about suffering will help you consider the value of suffering in a new light. Guadagno shares stories of people who have lived through (or are still experiencing) suffering. She offers their examples of how to take a spiritual reality and put it into practice in a transformative way by: (1)  facing the challenging question of why we suffer; (2) recognizing the presence of Jesus in people who suffer; (3) remaining in the present moment; (4) aligning yourself with Jesus who also suffered; and (5) entering into the suffering with an awareness of what's on the other side. The wisdom of those who share their experiences here is a gift to anyone who wants to look at suffering with new eyes - in particular, with the eyes of a God who is Love and who chose to suffer precisely so that we could love one another more deeply. \u003cb\u003eAbout the \"5 Steps\" Series\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis series presents books that can help readers bridge gaps, build unity, and heal divisions. Its authors offer years of experience of putting into practice a lifestyle of Gospel-inspired unity and communion. They offer clear suggestions for how to approach and engage in topics of importance to 21st century Christians and anyone longing for a more united world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New City Press NY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47040638419184,"sku":"9781565485020","price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781565485020_p0.jpg?v=1763789592","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781565485020","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}