Never Give Up: My Life and God's Mercy

A personal testimony of gratitude to God who has sustained me throughout my confused, distracted, and often difficult life. —From the Introduction

Some human suffering can't be "fixed." Maybe yours is like that, or maybe you have a family member or friend in that situation. John Janaro's been there—in fact, still is there. His struggles with debilitating illness, chronic depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder could easily bring on a massive case of self-pity, but Janaro has found a better way to live.

If you're thinking of retreating into your private world of pain—or if you know someone who has—Never Give Up will help you see how God's fidelity, the small wonders of daily life, a dose of humor, and the simple kindness of others can bring light into the darkness.

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Never Give Up: My Life and God's Mercy

A personal testimony of gratitude to God who has sustained me throughout my confused, distracted, and often difficult life. —From the Introduction

Some human suffering can't be "fixed." Maybe yours is like that, or maybe you have a family member or friend in that situation. John Janaro's been there—in fact, still is there. His struggles with debilitating illness, chronic depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder could easily bring on a massive case of self-pity, but Janaro has found a better way to live.

If you're thinking of retreating into your private world of pain—or if you know someone who has—Never Give Up will help you see how God's fidelity, the small wonders of daily life, a dose of humor, and the simple kindness of others can bring light into the darkness.

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Never Give Up: My Life and God's Mercy

Never Give Up: My Life and God's Mercy

by John Janaro
Never Give Up: My Life and God's Mercy

Never Give Up: My Life and God's Mercy

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A personal testimony of gratitude to God who has sustained me throughout my confused, distracted, and often difficult life. —From the Introduction

Some human suffering can't be "fixed." Maybe yours is like that, or maybe you have a family member or friend in that situation. John Janaro's been there—in fact, still is there. His struggles with debilitating illness, chronic depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder could easily bring on a massive case of self-pity, but Janaro has found a better way to live.

If you're thinking of retreating into your private world of pain—or if you know someone who has—Never Give Up will help you see how God's fidelity, the small wonders of daily life, a dose of humor, and the simple kindness of others can bring light into the darkness.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780867169294
Publisher: Franciscan Media
Publication date: 01/28/2010
Pages: 163
Product dimensions: 5.10(w) x 7.90(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author


JOHN JANARO is associate professor emeritus of theology at Christendom College, and currently a writer, researcher, and lecturer on topics related to religion and the humanities. He is a member of the Catholic lay movement Communion and Liberation and a frequent contributor to Magnificat magazine. He and his wife, Eileen, live in Virginia with their five children

Table of Contents

Introduction ix

Part 1 In the Valley of the Shadow: A History of My Illness 1

Chapter 1 Bang! 3

Chapter 2 My Visible Illness 5

Chapter 3 My Invisible Illness 12

Chapter 4 The Cloud 18

Chapter 5 Stuck Inside My Head 24

Chapter 6 A Prayer: Crying Out in Pain From Body and Brain 29

Part 2 Suffering Day by Day 31

Chapter 7 Wake Up 33

Chapter 8 My Day? 36

Chapter 9 God's Day 38

Chapter 10 A Reflection: I Want to Go Outside 42

Chapter 11 In the Hands of God 45

Chapter 12 Praying the Promise 55

Chapter 13 A Sack of Potatoes Needs You 58

Chapter 14 Prayers in Sickness and Distress 62

Chapter 15 God's People, My People 66

Chapter 16 The Lament 69

Chapter 17 Offering Is Not Easy 79

Part 3 Jesus Christ in a Suffering World 87

Chapter 18 Listen to Your Heart 89

Chapter 19 Redeemer of Man: A Meditation 93

Chapter 20 Christian Communion 96

Chapter 21 Ask! 101

Chapter 22 Family and Friends 106

Chapter 23 Family Prayers 112

Chapter 24 Little Things 119

Chapter 25 God's Love Is Real 123

Chapter 26 Prayer of Trust 131

Part 4 Lord, Teach Us to Pray 135

Chapter 27 The School of Prayer 136

Chapter 28 All Things Are Possible 140

Chapter 29 The Mother of God 142

Chapter 30 A Meditation on Entrusting Ourselves Totally to Mary 146

Chapter 31 The Eucharist 150

Chapter 32 Reflections on the Mystery of the Eucharist 155

Conclusion 161

Notes 163

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