Suffering

Back to archives

  Word of God  
 
I can do all things in him
who strengthens me.
1 Philippians 4:13
 


What we ourselves cannot bear,
let us bear with the help of Christ.

 
St. Boniface, 8th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
In him, we live and move
and have our being.
Acts of the Apostles 17:28
 


No one’s life, no one’s suffering
is lost in the sight of God.

 
Servant of God, Walter Ciszek, 20th century

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


If there be a true way
that leads to the everlasting Kingdom,
it is that of suffering, patiently endured.

 
St. Colette, 15th century

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


God gives us every grace;
and though we are so weak of ourselves,
this grace is able to carry us through every obstacle and difficulty.

 
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, 19th century

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


Expect the temptations of this world,
but the Lord will deliver you from them all,
if your heart has not abandoned him.

 
St. Augustine, 5th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
At night there are tears,
but joy comes with the morning.
Psalm 30:5
 


After great storms there follow bright days.

 
Bl. Henry Suso, 14th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
My ways are not your ways.
cf. Isaiah 55:8
 


However hard and painful the cross may be,
never doubt that it is proof of God’s love for you.

 
Bl. Marie Riviere, 19th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Your Father who sees in secret
will reward you.
Matthew 6:4
 


Even the slightest trial will have its eternal reward.

 
Bl. Marie Riviere, 19th century

 

<< Back  1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  10  11  12  13  14  More >>