**2023 Illumination Book Awards Silver Medalist, Illness/Death/Dying
IT'S DIFFICULT TO PRAY DURING** times of suffering. Words simply may not come. You may feel angry or confused, and that can make it tough to turn to God. Well-meaning friends or family may offer suggestions like "Just be patient" or "Offer it up," which only leave you feeling worse.
In Praying through Pain, award-winning author and spiritual director Barbara Lee offers a simple and practical way of communicating with God in difficult times, including
Relevant and relatable Scripture stories of pain
Principles of Ignatian spirituality and how to use them effectively
Mini-prayers, words, and phrases that you can use when everything else is too difficult
Read this book any way that suits your personal journey. Dip into a chapter that speaks to the emotions you're feeling today. Sit with a passage of Scripture until it sinks deep inside your heart. Talk to God about what you're feeling. Then listen for the voice of God.