The more we are afflicted in this world, the greater is our assurance in the next; the more sorrow in the present, the greater will be our joy in the future.<\/p>\n
-St. Isadore of Seville<\/p>\n
Whenever anything disagreeable or displeasing happens to you, remember Christ crucified and be silent.<\/p>\n
-St. John of the Cross<\/p>\n
Many would be willing to have afflictions provided that they not be inconvenienced by them.<\/p>\n
-St. Francis de Sales<\/p>\n
Holy Writ tells us that the afflictions we endure here are not worthy to be even mentioned when compared to the glory that awaits us! \u00a0“For eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor ever has it entered the heart of man what God has prepared for those who love Him!” \u00a0Remember that God loves you with an everlasting love and that He wants you to live with Him for all eternity in bliss. \u00a0Pray for yourself and especially for everyone who is suffering. \u00a0By praying we open ourselves to inspiration that would not be available without this opening of the spirit. \u00a0Where the precious Holy Spirit is present, all evil spirits and influences flee. \u00a0Starve your doubts to death by feeding your faith with prayer and the reading of good literature and holy conversation. \u00a0In this way Christ increases in the world by increasing His presence in our own little worlds.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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