Tears of God: Persevering in the Face of Great Sorrow or Catastrophe - Softcover

Groeschel, Fr Benedict C F R

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1586172891 ISBN 13: 9781586172893

Publisher: Ignatius Press, 2009

Synopsis

Fr. Benedict Groeschel, best-selling author and beloved spiritual teacher, writer, and psychologist, wrote this latest book for all those who have suffered great sorrow or catastrophe in their lives and for those close to such persons, who share their deep suffering. Sorrow comes into the life of every person, but only into the lives of some people comes catastrophe. These are disasters that occur either suddenly or with terrible effects, like the death of a child. They can be natural disasters like hurricanes, or they can be horrific accidents or tragedies caused by people's evil acts. They can also arise from wars and situations of great tension. Fr. Benedict has written previously about faith and sorrow (Arise from Darkness) and seeks in this book to study catastrophes of all different kinds in relationship to our faith in divine providence, in God s goodness and mercy, and finally in the light of Christ s suffering and death. Christianity is the only religion which speaks of a God who suffered a terrible catastrophe crucifixion and death. Therefore, the Christian must, in the midst of catastrophe, find his way to the foot of the cross, and there he will find answers which cannot be given by any other religious faith. All religions attempt to deal with catastrophe, all confront the mystery of suffering and of evil. Christianity invites you to share the burden of your catastrophe with the person who is our Savior and Redeemer, one who Himself endured great pain and sorrow, the son of God, Jesus Christ.

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Review

This deeply moving book draws upon Fr. Groeschel s own experience of catastrophic suffering and his insight as a psychologist and spiritual director. It is a book much needed and will be used to support, to comfort and to pray. --Cardinal Francis George, OMI Archbishop of Chicago

This book helps us come to grips with the ongoing mysteries of evil in our lives that, if seen in the light of Christ s death and Resurrection, are only steps to be embraced on our way to eternal life in heaven. A truly comforting and encouraging book to embrace the crosses that God allows to come our way. --Rev. C. J. McCloskey Author, Good News, Bad News

Tears of God is a marvelous reflection on the meaning of sorrow, the skills to deal with it and the constancy of God's love. Fr. Groeschel is one of America's finest spiritual writers - lucid, practical and compelling. --Archbishop Charles Chaput, O.EM. Cap., Archbishop of Denver

About the Author

Benedict Joseph Groeschel, CFR, SOLT (born July 23, 1933) is a Catholic priest, retreat master, author, psychologist, activist and host of the television talk program Sunday Night Live with Father Benedict Groeschel, which is broadcast on the Eternal Word Television Network. He has also hosted several serial religious specials in addition to Sunday Night Live. He is the director of the Office for Spiritual Development for the Catholic Archdiocese of New York as well as associate director of Trinity Retreat and the executive director of The St. Francis House. He is professor of pastoral psychology at St. Joseph's Seminary in New York and an adjunct professor at the Institute for Psychological Sciences in Arlington, Virginia. He is one of the founders of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal.

Edition details

• Publisher: Ignatius Press
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1586172891
• ISBN 13: 9781586172893
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 115