“The road is narrow. He who wishes to travel it more easily must cast off all things and use the cross as his cane. In other words, he must be truly resolved to suffer willingly for the love of God in all things.” – St. John of the Cross

“God had one son on earth without sin, but never one without suffering.” – St. Augustine

Suffering, pain, sorrow, humiliation, feelings of loneliness are nothing but a sign that you have come so close to Jesus that He can kiss you.” –St. Teresa of Calcutta

Contradictions put us at the foot of the Cross, and the Cross lifts us up to heaven. – St John Vianney (the cure d’ars)

“We must often draw the comparison between time and eternity. This is the remedy of all our troubles. How small will the present moment appear when we enter that great ocean” – Elizabeth Ann Seaton

When I think of the happiness that is in store for me, every sorrow, every pain becomes dear to me” – Saint Francis of Assisi

In difficult moment I will fix my gave upon the silent heart of Jesus, Stretched upon the cross, and from the exploding flames of his merciful heart, Will flow down upon me power and strength to keep fighting” – Saint Faustina

” Father, I am seeking; I am hesitant and uncertain, but will you, O God, watch over each step of mine and guide me” – Saint Augustine

What really matters in life is that we are loved by Christ and that we love in in return.” – Saint John Paul II

Whenever anything disagreeable or displeasing happens to you, remember Christ crucified and be silent. 1
St. John of the Cross

The more we are afflicted in this world, the greater is our assurance in the next; the more we sorrow in the present, the greater will be our joy in the future. 2
St. Isidore of Seville

In the same way that a powerful medicine cures an illness, so illness itself is a medicine to cure passion. And there is much profit of soul in bearing illness quietly and giving thanks to God.
St. Amma Syncletice

If only mortals would learn how great it is to possess divine grace, how beautiful, how noble, how precious. How many riches it hides within itself, how many joys and delights! No one would complain about his cross or about troubles that may happen to him, if he would come to know the scales on which they are weighed when they are distributed to men. 5
St. Rose of Lima

The purest suffering bears and carries in its train the purest understanding. 6
St. John of the Cross

Trials and tribulations offer us a chance to make reparation for our past faults and sins. On such occasions the Lord comes to us like a physician to heal the wounds left by our sins. Tribulation is the divine medicine. 7
St. Augustine of Hippo

If you embrace all things in this life as coming from the hands of God, and even embrace death to fulfil His holy will, assuredly you will die a saint. 9
St. Alphonsus Liguor

It is loving the Cross that one finds one heart, for Divine Love cannot live without suffering. 10
St. Bernadette

All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle. 21
St. Francis of Assisi

Whatever troubles may be before you, accept them bravely, remembering Whom you are trying to follow. Do not be afraid. Love one another, bear with one another, and let charity guide you all your life. God will reward you as only He can. 26
Blessed Mary MacKillop