This book is an anthology of selected texts on the subject of suffering and pain from the Holy Fathers of our Church. Through them the reader will find the true meaning of suffering in life in the light of faith in the Lord Christ. The texts are rich in thought, inspired by the spirit of God, and tested by the experience of holy men who suffered and were sanctified through trials. The reader will find comfort, strength, enlightenment, and inspiration to continue on the path of hardship.