“The thought that Our Lord himself had much to suffer from his disciples will greatly encourage you, for the more our sorrows resemble his, the more pleasing we are to him. If this were not my consolation, what would become of me?” – St. Vincent de...
“That peace which is the portion of the chosen servants of God is seldom unmixed with interior struggles.” – from Life of Mrs. Eliza A. Seton by Charles Ignatius White, p. 169 – Even in the midst of the most painful experiences of my life,...
“We are living at a time when one must not incur useless expense. Public distress surrounds us on all sides. It is feared that it may overtake us; and, even should we be spared, compassion should urge us to do all we can for those who suffer.” – St....
If temptations are necessary for everyone, they are also a source of merit for those to whom God grants the grace of turning all things to good (III:342).
