Without the burden of afflictions it is impossible to reach the height of Grace. The gift of Grace increases as the struggle increases.” –St Rose of Lima

“When we accept what happens to us and make the best of it, we are praising God.” –St Teresa of Avila

“Live in faith and hope, though it be in darkness, for in this darkness God protects the soul. Cast your care upon God for you are His and He will not forget you. Do not think that He is leaving you alone, for that would be to wrong Him.” –St John of the Cross

“Oh, if only the suffering soul knew how it is loved by God, it would die of joy and excess of happiness! Some day, we will know the value of suffering, but then we will no longer be able to suffer. The present moment is ours.” -St Faustina

“If God causes you to suffer much, it is a sign that He certainly intends to make you a saint.” –St Ignatius of Loyola

“Pain and suffering have come into your life, but remember pain, sorrow, suffering are but the kiss of Jesus — a sign that you have come so close to Him that He can kiss you.” St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta

“And the Lord said to me, ‘My child, you please Me most by suffering. In your physical as well as your mental sufferings, My daughter, do not seek sympathy from creatures. I want the fragrance of your suffering to be pure and unadulterated. I want you to detach yourself, not only from creatures, but also from yourself…The more you will come to love suffering, My daughter, the purer your love for Me will be.’” St. Maria Faustina Kowalska: Divine Mercy in My Soul

St. Peregrine is the Patron Saint of Cancer Patients, known for his holiness and for being miraculously healed from a cancerous growth on his leg. His healing is attributed to a vision of Christ coming down from the cross to touch his leg the night before his scheduled amputation. St Peregrine

Prayer to Padre Pio for Health

Padre Pio come to my aid and intercede so I may be healed and return to full health.

Free me from this debilitating illness and let me return to full and lasting health.

Dearest Padre Pio, your entire life was marked with poor health and pain. No one understands my anguish more than you. Grant me the joy and hope to continue living in the joy and glory of God, our Lord.

Help me to understand the divine plan the Lord has for me.

I implore you, Padre Pio – I feel lost because I can’t see any progress. Let me return to my daily life.