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In fire gold is tested,
and worthy men in the crucible of humiliation. |
| Sirach 2:5 |
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In the fire of suffering and under the weight of trials,
our souls receive the form that the Lord desires them to have.
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St. Madeleine Sophie Barat, 19th century
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Here I am, Lord,
I come to you your will. |
| Hebrews 10:9 |
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Not what this one or that would have us do,
but what God wants me to do.
This is my strong tower, my immovable rock.
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St. John Chrysostom, 4th century
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Make me know your ways,
O Lord. |
| Psalm 25:4 |
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Lord, purify us and direct the paths we take
so that all that we do is good and acceptable to you
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St. Clement of Rome, 1st century
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We are the clay
and you are our potter. |
| Isaiah 64:8 |
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You are like a piece of pottery,
shaped by instruction, fired by tribulation.
When you are put in the oven, keep your thoughts
on the time you will be taken out again.
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St. Augustine, 5th century
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My thoughts are not your thoughts,
neither are my ways your ways,
says the Lord. |
| Isaiah 55:8 |
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Blessed be God in all His designs.
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Ven. Solanus Casey, 20th century
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| All things are possible with God. |
| Jesus; Mark 10:27 |
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What is not possible to us by nature,
let us ask the Lord to supply by the help of his grace.
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St. Benedict, 6th century
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The eyes of the Lord
are upon those who love him,
a mighty protection and strong support.
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| Sirach 34:16 |
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Anyone who truly loves God travels securely.
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St. Teresa of Avila, 16th century
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Humble yourselves before the Lord
and he will exalt you. |
| James 4:10 |
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The poorer you are,
the more Christ will love you.
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St. Therese of Lisieux, 19th century
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