God and the Mystery of Human Suffering

Written by Robin Ryan

Narrated by Robin Ryan

This course is recommended for anyone who has reflected on God and suffering.
Explore the approaches to suffering found in the Bible with gifted presenter Fr. Robin Ryan, C.P., Ph.D. You will examine the classical Christian perspectives on God found in the writings of Augustine and Thomas Aquinas, and then explore the insights of significant Jewish and Christian thinkers who have reflected on God and suffering in modern times.
After looking at the Scriptures and the thought of Augustine and Aquinas, you will listen to the reflections of two men whose lives were irrevocably changed by the Holocaust: Elie Wiesel and Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Then you will explore the ideas of Jürgen Moltmann, Edward Schillebeeckx, Gustavo Gutiérrez, and Elizabeth Johnson. Finally, Fr. Ryan will offer his own ideas about a theological and spiritual approach to the mystery of suffering.
Every believer grapples with the experience of suffering in his or her life. This series will help you reflect on different perspectives in order to talk about God and suffering in ways that are both faithful to our tradition and responsive to real experience. The material presented in this program has direct implications for your own reflection and for pastoral care to suffering people. It also touches on resources for prayer in the midst of the experience of suffering.
Encounter these powerful reflections and gain valuable insights into your own spiritual life today.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Learn25
• Release date: Sep 8, 2011
• ISBN: 9781632512901

Robin Ryan

Robin Ryan is the author of four best-selling books: 60 Seconds & You're Hired!; Winning Resumes; Winning Cover Letters; and 24 Hours to Your Next Job, Raise, or Promotion. Ryan has appeared on over 500 TV and Radio programs including NBC Nightly News. A constant contributor to national magazines and trade publications, she's been featured in Money, Newsweek, Fortune, Business Week, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Marie Clare, Good Housekeeping, McCall's, Mademoiselle, and Women's World to name a few. She's appeared on the pages of most major newspapers including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Boston Herald, and The Chicago Tribune. She is a career columnist for The Seattle Times and has columns appearing on numerous websites including USATODAY.com and CNN.com. Ryan holds a Master's Degree in Counseling and Education from Suffolk University, a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology from Boston College, and is the former Director of Counseling Services at the University of Washington. Robin Ryan's mission is to help as many people as possible find meaningful work and reach their full potential.