Suffering

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  Word of God  
 
My thoughts are not your thoughts,

neither are my ways your ways, says the Lord.
Isaiah 55:8
 


Every trial is permitted by God
as the means whereby 
we can best ensure our salvation.

 
Bl. Sebastian Valfre, 17th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
The Lord is near.
Philippians 4:4
 


God is touched by our sorrows
and does not allow them to last forever.

 
St. Claude de la Colombiere, 17th century

 
 
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O God, come to my assistance;
O Lord, make haste to help me.
Psalm 69:2
 


In tribulation, immediately draw near to God in trust,
and you will receive strength, enlightenment and instruction.

 
St. John of the Cross, 16th century

 
 
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I am with you to deliver you.
Jeremiah 1:8
 


No one knows themself except through trial,
or received a crown except after victory,
or strived, except against an enemy or temptations.

 
St. Augustine, 5th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Lord, save us, we are perishing.
Matthew 8:25
 


In trials, immediately draw near to God in trust,
and you will receive strength, enlightenment and instruction.

 
St. John of the Cross, 16th century

 
 
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Be patient in affliction.
Romans 12:12
 


Our pilgrimage on earth cannot be exempt from trial.
We progress by means of trial.

 
St. Augustine, 5th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
After you have suffered a little while,
the God of all grace…will himself,
restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.
1 Peter 4:10
 


Every drop of earthly bitterness
will be changed into an ocean of heavenly sweetness.

 
Bl. Henry Suso, 14th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
In the world you will have tribulation.
Jesus; John 16:33
 


Let us understand that God is a physician,
and that suffering is a medicine for salvation,
not a punishment for damnation.

 
St. Augustine, 5th century

 

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