Look upon yourself as a tree planted beside the water, which bears its fruit in due season; the more it is shaken by the wind, the deeper it strikes its roots into the ground.
Margaret Mary AlacoqueWe must submit to the Will of God and kiss the hand that strikes us, for we know it is better to suffer in this life than in the next, since one moment of suffering willingly accepted for the love God, is worth an eternity of happiness.
Margaret Mary AlacoqueHe will take good care to provide what is necessary for our sanctification, provided we are careful to accept everything according to His designs.
Margaret Mary Alacoque