Being Held Back | Lessons for the School of Suffering - Chapter 8


Chapter 8 - Being Held Back

It's easy to fall into the trap of discouragement. In this chapter Fr. Jim teaches the ways he dealt with that downward spiral.

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The Introduction

Chapter 1 - The First Day of School

Chapter 2 - The Student Body

Chapter 3 - Homework & Tests

Chapter 4 - Prayer in [the] School [of Suffering]

Chapter 5 - Guidance and Peer Counseling

Chapter 6 - Required Texts

Chapter 7 - Examination Week

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