Many times each day, clergy and counselors must deal with human suffering. What does this suffering mean? Is there any sense to it?

In this sensitive, anecdotal book, John L. Maes sheds light on suffering in a way that allows the reader to "name" his or her own experiences and to understand the suffering of others. Dr. Maes brings to the book years of personal experience in dealing with mentally III patients, as well as sound knowledge of the literature on suffering. Throughout, he offers specific suggestions on how caregivers can help others recover from suffering. He shows that suffering and despair are essentially spiritual problems which require healing and growth within God's love and grace.