Jesus wants to make us holy at all costs. . .He offers you continual proof of this.
Pio of PietrelcinaIf the soul would know the merit which one acquires in temptations suffered in patience and conquered, it would be tempted to say: "Lord, send me temptations."
Pio of PietrelcinaThe longer the trial to which God subjects you, the greater the goodness in comforting you during the time of trial and in the exaltation after the combat.
Pio of Pietrelcina