Redemptive Suffering: Understanding Suffering, Living With It, Growing Through It.

by William J. O'Malley

This compelling book addresses important questions on the meaning of suffering: Why must we suffer? Does suffering have a purpose? How can we grow through our suffering to find peace, and give peace to others? O’Malley suggests that while reflection and introspection cannot in themselves give meaning to suffering, suffering that is beyond our control can be transformed through action.

142 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1997

About the author

William J. O’Malley, S.J., is a legendary high school teacher who began his career as a Latin and English teacher at Brooklyn Prep in 1957 and who taught English and theology at Fordham Prep in the Bronx for twenty-five years. He has also been an adjunct assistant professor of theology at Fordham University and has taught at several other universities around the country. In 1990 he was awarded the F. Sadlier Dinger Award for outstanding contributions to religious education in America. O’Malley has authored forty books, hundreds of articles, produced several videos, and written and directed over one hundred plays and musicals in his distinguished career.

Reviews

[Ko Matsuo · Rating 3 out of 5]

O'Malley has an approach to suffering that is philosophical, religious, and personal. One of his most powerful points is drawing parallels between forgiveness and suffering. Its the process of cooperating with it that enables healing. Jesus went through suffering to not only show us how its done, but point us to the True Healing that is in the cross.

[Beth · Rating 3 out of 5]

A compelling look at the meaning of suffering in Christianity, with O'Malley's distinctive and thought-provoiking analysis.