Although, at times, they will have troubles or anxieties, nevertheless, this will soon pass away and be turned into gladness and joy. And, then, the suffering of this world is nothing in comparison with the blessings which are in Paradise.
–Saint Angela Merici (1474-1540)
Now there is no one who approaches God with a true and upright heart who is not tested by hardships and temptations. So in all these temptations see to it that even if you feel them, you do not consent to them, but bear them patiently and calmly with humility and long suffering.
–Saint Albert the Great (c. 1206-1280)
Whoever accepts the Lord’s chastisements as gifts find his soul’s salvation in them and a more glorious crown awaiting him in heaven.
–Thomas à Kempis (1380-1471)
Keep your heart in peace and let nothing trouble you, not even your faults. You must humble yourself and amend them peacefully, without being discouraged or cast down, for God’s dwelling is in peace.
–Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque (1647-1690)
Difficult times have helped me to understand better than before how infinitely rich and beautiful life is in every way, and that so many things that one goes worrying about are of no importance whatsoever.
–Isak Denison (1883-1962)
When the grace of God comes to us we can do all things, but when it leaves us, we become poor and weak, abandoned, as it were, to affliction. Yet, in this condition we should not become dejected or despair. On the contrary, we should calmly await the will of God and bear whatever befalls us in praise of Jesus Christ; for after winter comes the summer, after night comes the day, and after the storm, a great calm.
— Thomas a Kempis (1380-1471)
