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

 
Blessed Sebastian Valfre, 17th century

God reveals himself to the humble
in the lowliest of disguises;
but the proud, who never look beneath the surface,
fail to find him even in the greatest manifestations.

 
'Abandonment to Divine Providence', Jean Pierre de Caussade, 18th century

Even the most imperfect knowledge
about the most noble realities
brings the greatest perfection to the soul.

 
St. Thomas Aquinas, 13th century

Just as the sun shines on all the trees and flowers
as if each were the only one on earth,
so does God care for all souls in a special manner.

 
St. Therese of Lisieux, 19th century

Life or death, health or sickness,
are God’s business and not ours;
whatever he gives in this way
is what is good for us.

 
Ven. Charles de Foucauld, 20th century

I believe, O My Savior,
that you know just what is best for me.

 
Ven. John Henry Newman, 19th century

If the Lord has permitted you to have some trial,
bear it willingly and with gratitude,
considering that it has happened for your good.

 
St. Louis of France, 13th century

With God's help, everything can be overcome,
but without his support, all effort is useless.

 
Bl Mary Elizabeth Hesselblad, 20th century