Wednesday Quotes: Dealing With Pain

Everyone has pain, emotional pain, physical pain, but it has we deal with pain that makes all the difference. In the bible it says"We also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;  perseverance, character; and character, hope." (Romans 5:3-4) How does suffering produce hope? St. Mary Magdalen de'Pazzi answers that question: "You will be consoled according to the greatness of your sorrow and affliction; the greater the suffering, the greater will be the reward." Although we may never find relief in this world, our "Present affliction (can) become the source of heavenly glory." -John of Avila

Suffering is a great favor. Remember that everything soon comes to an end . . . and take courage. Think of how our gain is eternal. -St. Teresa of Avila 

The struggle is part of Your Story! 

Earth has no Sorrow that Heaven cannot Heal. -St. Thomas More 

The world admires only spectacular sacrifice; it does not realize the value of sacrifice that is hidden and silent. -St Josemaria Escriva

Ta, Ta for Now!