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  Word of God  
 
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

 
 
  Word of God  
 
God’s help is near.
Psalm 84:5
 


Cling to God always.
He is the one and only help in your troubles.

 
The Practice of the Presence of God', Br. Lawrence, 17th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Be patient in tribulation.
Romans 12:12
 


Present sorrow and suffering is the way to glory.

 
St. Bernard of Clairvaux, 12th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
God will wipe away every tear.
Revelation 7:17
 


The endurance of darkness
is the preparation for great light.

 
St. John of the Cross, 16th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
This light momentary affliction
is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory
beyond all comparison.
2 Corinthians 4:17
 


Everything that is suffered with love is healed again.

 
St. Teresa of Avila, 16th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
My grace is sufficient for you.
1 Corinthians 12:9
 


God never tries us beyond what we are able to suffer.

 
St. Faustina Kowalska, 20th century

 

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