The Peace in the Storm Project
Offers Prayers of Thanksgiving
for the Life and Service of
Pope Francis
- Requiescat in pace -
Spiritual Support and Fellowship
on the Journey
of Caregiving and Chronic Illness and Pain
Unlike temporary health issues such as colds, flu, a broken leg or cuts and scrapes, caregiving and chronic illness and chronic pain are ongoing - a journey that can stretch in a seeminly endless way to an often-cloudy horizon. The Peace in the Storm Project offers individuals and groups the opportunity to reflect on specific, spiritual and theological questions that might arise within the heart of caregiving and suffering ("Why me, God?" "Does God care?" "Why believe if I'll just keep on suffering?"). Anchored in scripture, reflection, and prayer through the themes presented in the books, Peace in the Storm: Meditations on Chronic Pain and Illness, and Peace in the Storm for Caregivers, these reflections are gently offered to encourage those who are caregivers or who live with ongoing pain and illness and help all see God's unique and wonderful love, joy, peace, and purpose in and through their journeys.
The Books
Peace in the Storm: Meditations on Chronic Pain and Illness by Maureen Pratt was published in 2005 by Image/Penguin Random House and in 2024 was re-issued with a different cover, but with the original text by Galilee Road Publishing. In 2023, Peace in the Storm... was granted the nihil obstat and imprimatur by Most Reverend Frank Caggiano, Bishop of Bridgeport. It is the only devotional on chronic pain and illness to hold these ecclesial designations. Peace in the Storm: Meditations on Chronic Pain and Illness contains 110 meditations (scripture verse, reflection, and prayer) on practical themes connected with ongoing chronic pain and illness. Inspirational and encouraging, the devotional is beloved by individuals seeking greater spiritual resilience in their journey of suffering and is a valuable resource for many faith-based chronic pain and illness spiritual support groups in churches nationwide.
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Peace in the Storm for Caregivers by Maureen Pratt, is a devotional for caregivers who are finding their journey challenging and their spiritual connection with Jesus difficult to maintain. Published in October 2024, the book's nearly 100 scripturally based reflections on caregiving and a section on "After Caregiving" provide the caregiver with inspiration and encouragement for the call he or she has answered - the holy call to care. Discussion Guides for faith-fellowship groups are available and groups are forming in parishes throughout the United States.
Peace in the Storm for Caregivers has been granted the nihil obstat and imprimatur by Bishop Frank J. Caggiano, Diocese of Bridgeport. It is a Finalist in the Inspirational Category of the Association of Catholic Publishers 2025 Book Awards.