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To be human is to suffer—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. In addition to our own suffering, we also encounter the suffering of those around us. While the world of medicine attempts to relieve suffering and the media tries to sell us on a life without pain, only the Church offers the perspective that suffering has meaning. St. John Paul II� said that suffering without meaning can lead to despair, but if we can attach meaning to our suffering, we are capable of going through anything.
When You Suffer is a refreshing look at the mystery of pain and suffering and how to find meaning and even joy in the midst of it. Jeff Cavins discusses why we suffer and how our suffering can draw us closer to God. He explains that suffering is the greatest opportunity to love as Christ loves and how, by “offering up” our suffering, we join in Christ’s mission to redeem the world.
- Sales Rank: #106797 in Books
- Brand: Cavins, Jeff
- Published on: 2015-10-09
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 8.50" h x .46" w x 5.50" l, .0 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 160 pages
Review
“Jeff has a remarkable gift for helping people understand their faith in clear, understandable ways. This may be his most important work yet as he turns his attention to a topic that keeps so many people from knowing God and his peace.” —Patrick Lencioni, author, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team
“Through engaging stories and winsome humor, Jeff Cavins communicates sound biblical advice for understanding suffering and its purposes. Drawing also on the wisdom of the saints—from Augustine to John Paul II—his book offers much-needed hope to readers and invites them to ‘offer it up’ in union with Christ.” —Rev. Pablo T. Gadenz, associate professor of biblical studies, Seton Hall University
“Anyone committed to the New Evangelization will discover in When You Suffer a practical and profound resource that embodies Pope Francis’s vision of the Church as a “field hospital” for the suffering and lost. Cavins’s intelligence, honesty, and humor shine a hopeful light on a heavy and difficult obstacle to faith for many people.” —Rev. Michael White
“Suffering is not something we can avoid in this life. But it is some- thing God can use for our good—if we let him. In this engaging book, Jeff Cavins beautifully shows us how to experience God’s comfort, guidance, and strength in moments of suffering. Whether it be in the little inconveniences and frustrations we face every day or when our lives are completely turned upside down, Jesus wants to meet us in the crosses we face and help us find new light, especially when we fear all has become dark.” —Edward Sri, author, Men, Women and the Mystery of Love
“We have a pressing need in our Church today for a theology of suffering, and Jeff Cavins has responded to this need. In When You Suffer, Cavins presents a compelling synthesis from Scripture and Tradition that is not just necessary but incredibly useful. I can think immediately of ten people to whom I’d give a copy of this book.” —Fr. James Mallon, host of EWTN’s Cross Training
“Cavins takes on a perennial enigma of the human experience with much scriptural insight and spiritual wisdom. The words of St. Gianna Molla capture the heart of the message, ‘One cannot love without suffering or suffer without loving.’ And his suggestions for ‘offering it up’ are particularly compelling.” —Bishop Michael Byrnes, auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Detroit
“When You Suffer helps the reader to approach suffering in a realistic and honest manner. In a confused and impatient world, this book is a welcome remedy. It’s not just about suffering, it’s about the way we live and understand living. Jeff Cavins has given us a tool that is relevant, smart, and personable.” —Fr. Randy Dollins, vicar general of the Archdiocese of Denver
“Jeff Cavins has written an excellent book which sheds the profound light of the Scripture on that most universal of human realities, suffering. Read this yourself and give to your friends. This book will help tears turn into joy.” —Ralph Martin
“Jeff Cavins has written a solid, practical, book of biblical wisdom about handling the big and little suffering that come our way as Christians. Besides Scripture, he draws on the Catechism and the writings of the saints, especially St. John Paul II. It’s easy to read, covers the territory, and is not too long. I plan on consulting it the next time suffering crosses my path!” —Dr. Peter S. Williamson, professor of sacred Scripture, Sacred Heart Major Seminary
“Suffering can be destructive or redemptive. Jesus forever defeats destructive suffering through the mystery of his cross and resurrec- tion. Jeff Cavins teaches this through specific helps based squarely on Scripture.” —John Michael Talbot, founder of the Brothers and Sisters of Charity
About the Author
Jeff Cavins, director of evangelization for the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, is the creator of the popular Great Adventure Bible Study series and the founding host of EWTN’s weekly program Life on the Rock. He is an international speaker and the author of several books, including Praise God and Thank Him: Biblical Keys for a Joyful Life. He and his wife, Emily, lead annual pilgrimages to the Holy Land. The Cavinses live in Maple Grove, Minnesota.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful.
A Practical Resource for Transforming Suffering Into Purposeful Living
By Jeannie
All of us have asked the questions, “Why do good people suffer? Why do I have to suffer when I believe in Jesus, and He has promised new life, healing, and goodness to me?” In Jeff Cavins’ new book, When You Suffer: Biblical Keys for Hope and Understanding, he offers readers a refreshing (but not new) perspective on why we suffer and how to suffer well.
Cavins takes the reader back to Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, where the first sin occurred. He relates that event to the Crucifixion, in which Jesus became sin. Jesus showed us how to live by way of carrying our own crosses, but the concept of “offering it up” has become convoluted and cliched to many (cradle) Catholics who heard it ad nauseum growing up. Consider this quote from When You Suffer:
"The gospel of Jesus Christ is not just about dying, which is where many people stop. He came to show us how to live, and in showing us how to live, he showed us how to suffer. If we really want an understanding of suffering, we need to look deeply into the life of Jesus."
Most of us don’t desire suffering, even if we’ve come to accept it as an inevitable part of our life’s journey. The problem isn’t that we know we must suffer, but that we haven’t really learned how to suffer well. Cavins explains through simplicity and wisdom that suffering is meaningless unless we learn to unite our moral and physical suffering to the suffering of Jesus. It’s ultimately an act of the will, in which we say, “Jesus, I offer this up to You for (your intention).”
Because of Cavins’ extensive knowledge of Scripture, he is able to relate his points back to the Bible. One such reference included St. Paul’s letter to the Colossians (1:24) that states:
"Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I am filling up what is lacking in the afflictions of Christ on behalf of his body, which is the church…"
Cavins explains beautifully that Jesus’ sacrifice on the Cross was not defective or incomplete, but that He – as the Head of the Church – wants us to compensate for the Body – which is the Church. This incredible analogy succinctly describes why we are called to suffer with Jesus. All of our afflictions are permitted by God for a grander purpose, which is to draw us out of ourselves and focusing on our pain into the Heart of Jesus and bringing Him our offering of pain as intercessory payment. Essentially, when we offer up our hardships to Jesus on someone else’s behalf, we can view it as “heavenly cash” (p. 95) that is paid for someone else’s benefit.
Using anecdotal examples of how Cavins has learned to suffer in this way, the reader gleans how the principles of When You Suffer are put into practice. The final chapter provides ten tips on what to do when facing despair, how to pray through suffering (especially using devotions, such as the rosary and Seven Sorrows of Mary), and how forgiveness is a form of healing in suffering. When You Suffer is a must-read for anyone who has questioned why misfortune or constant hardship has befallen him, because he will be encouraged and uplifted to discover the treasure hidden in the midst of his pain. A valuable grief resource, When You Suffer could be used in bereavement ministries (such as Stephen Ministry) or group study, especially during Lent.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.
Finding a Purpose in Suffering
By Patrice Fagnant-macarthur
In When You Suffer: Biblical Keys for Hope and Understanding, Jeff Cavins tackles the difficult question of why a good God allows us to suffer and what we can do to make that suffering have value in our lives. He defines suffering as anything that makes our life less than ideal, so this can include life’s minor inconveniences as well as the heavy-duty suffering that can come with physical, mental, or emotional pain.
Cavins separates suffering into two categories: physical and moral. Physical is temporal, of this earth. It is temporary. Moral, on the other hand, can have eternal consequences and lead to the loss of eternal life. He also states that there are different purposes for suffering. Punitive is suffering as the result of sin. In a statement that many people today would be uncomfortable with, he maintains that God does punish us, but He does it for our good. However, not all suffering is punishment for sin. Some suffering is probative, or a testing of our faith. Other suffering is disciplinary, in which God is trying to educate us, once again for our benefit.
Cavins also calls into question our modern understanding of what it means for God to be good. The ancient Greeks believed that to be happy was to be good. Whereas we tend to equate “happiness with feeling good.” Cavins quotes Peter Kreeft who states, “By ancient standards, God might be good even though he lets us suffer, if he does it for the sake of the greater end of happiness, perfection of life and character and soul, that is, self.”
Is there meaning in our suffering? Cavins’ unequivocal answer is yes, provided that our “suffering is joined with the suffering of Christ.” Anyone raised Catholic has probably been told to “offer it up” when complaining about one thing or another. Here is where that comes in. We are called to share in Christ’s suffering. St. John Paul II maintained that “nothing was lacking in Christ’s suffering, but so that we might know the love of God more deeply, Christ has made room in the suffering for us to participate in it.” But this doesn’t happen by default. We have to will our sufferings to be united with His.
Cavins also discusses some practical ideas for how to cope when you are suffering. He states that “suffering gives you the opportunity to grow . . . [into] a holier person, a more patient person, a person who endures, a person who is kinder, a person who is more merciful. All of this is the fruit of suffering in your life.” That doesn’t necessarily make it easier to accept. For that reason, Cavins offers a list of “Ten Things to Do When You Suffer,” which includes such items as entrusting yourself to God, going to Confession, praying the Rosary, and keeping an eternal perspective.
Cavins has tackled the subject of suffering well. The question of why we suffer has always plagued humanity and will no doubt continue to do so. When one is in pain, no glib answers will suffice. One subject Cavins doesn’t touch on is why young babies and children have to suffer, which is even more difficult to accept than adult suffering. Still, for someone who wants to learn more about a theology of suffering or who is struggling to find meaning and value in a pain-filled existence, When You Suffer may offer the answers that they need.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful.
A book that helps you find meaning in suffering
By Stuart Dunn
When You Suffer is the second book from Jeff Cavins in his recent "Biblical Keys" series. The first book was entitled Praise God and Thank Him and focused on a joyful life. This latest book focuses on hope and understanding for moments of suffering. With that theme and the purple book cover, this book screams LENT! So I figured, that would be a good time to read through it and share it with you. The book begins with a chapter on the notion of an "ideal life." That concept is hard to grasp, so he narrows it down to an ideal day. After thinking about your ideal day, which involves doing things you enjoy doing, he broadens us back to an ideal life, which involves a predictable life, comfort, and one that reflects your gifts. Unfortunately, real life is never like the ideal life. Real life is uncomfortable and full of suffering.
This leads to the next chapter, which discusses the meaning of suffering. He doesn't dive into the weighty Scripture on making your suffering mean something, but instead gives us two concrete examples of people (one being Pope John Paul II) who took their suffering and made it matter. Chapter Three takes us all the way back to Adam and Eve to show how and why they suffered. He then provides us with a few brief pages with examples of suffering all throughout salvation history. Chapter Four provides different purposes for suffering, i.e., punitive, probative, and disciplinary. Chapters Five and Six detail the concepts of supernatural suffering and Jesus' suffering and our participation in it. The final chapters are the most practical/beneficial as they focus on practical things you can do when you suffer, such as prayer, confession, and, trusting that God will never put you through more than you can handle.
We are all fallen human beings in a state of sin. This sin leads to suffering, and this suffering is something that will never leave us until we reach Heaven. Fortunately for us, suffering isn't the end result, but merely a spiritual tool we can use to grow closer to God. So let Jeff Cavins easy to understand writing style and his vast Scriptural wisdom be your guide to this difficult concept. You might also want to get a second copy, because with a topic like this, it's sure to be a well-borrowed book.
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