The more you are afflicted, the more you ought to rejoice, because in the fire of tribulation the soul will become pure gold, worthy to be placed and to shine in the heavenly palace.
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 PietrelcinaBe comforted with this divine thought that your spiritual and physical pains are the test of the Divine Will.
Pio of Pietrelcina