SUFFERING SAINT. Blessed Mother Teresa at the Basilica of St. Sebastian in Rome. Alexey Gotovskiy/CNA Suffering was Mother Teresa’s companion, her clandestine treasure and her sweet link to Jesus. In ...

Mother Angelica said to me one time that suffering had been her constant companion who kept her dependent on God. In other words, she was telling me that suffering was her “helpful companion” that ...

My sister was born with profound disabilities, the result of a genetic disorder. She never learned to talk. I don’t think she ...

We’re pleased to present the latest installment of Dr. Rick Hanson’s Greater Good blog, featuring posts from his Just One Thing (JOT) newsletter, which offers ...

If suffering is an unavoidable part of what it means to be human, then helping people effectively engage with and transcend the suffering they experience in everyday life is not just compassionate — ...

The human experience is a rich, intricate tapestry woven with emotions, thoughts, and actions. It’s a journey filled with joy, sorrow, triumph, and defeat. Yet, one of the most profound questions that ...

The promotion of flourishing requires not only active efforts to improve happiness, meaning, character, and other aspects of well-being but also healing from past hurts. Suffering We have all had ...

"Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional." —Quote of unknown origin We have suffered quite a bit over the past few years. Some people in this world, sadly, have suffered more than their fair share, ...