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| I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. |
| Jesus; Luke 10:18 |
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The whole of human history has been the story
of dour combat with the powers of evil;
finding ourselves in the midst of the battlefield,
we have to struggle to do what is right
at a great cost to ourselves.
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Gaudium et Spes
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What return shall I give the Lord
for all his goodness to me?
I shall take up the cup of salvation. |
| Psalm 116:13,14 |
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What is this cup?
It is the cup of suffering, bitter yet healthful:
the cup which, if the physician did not first drink it,
the sick man would fear to touch.
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St. Augustine, 5th century
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In the world you will have trouble,
but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world. |
| Jesus; John 16:33 |
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Expect the temptations of this world
but the Lord will deliver you from them all,
if your heart has not abandoned him.
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St. Augustine, 5th century
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| Your sorrow will turn to joy. |
| John 16:20 |
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Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.
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St. Thomas More, 16th century
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My grace is sufficient for you,
for my power is made perfect in weakness. |
| 2 Corinthians 12:9 |
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God gives us every grace,
and though we are so weak of ourselves,
this grace is able to carry us
through every obstacle and difficulty.
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St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, 19th century
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| I have been crucified with Christ. |
| Galatians 2:20 |
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If there be a true way that leads to the everlasting Kingdom,
it is most certainly that of suffering, patiently endured.
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St. Colette, 15th century
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The way is hard, that leads to life,
and those who find it are few.
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| Jesus; Matthew 7:14 |
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Do not follow any road but that which Christ trod.
This way seems hard but it is safe.
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St. Augustine, 5th century
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For a little while
you may have to suffer various trials.
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| Peter 1:6 |
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The life of a Christian on earth is a chain of suffering.
It is necessary to fight against our own body,
against passions and evil spirits.
Our hope lies in the fight. Our salvation comes from God.
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St. Ignatius of Antioch, 1st century
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