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God’s help is near.
Psalm 84:5
 


Cling to God always.
He is the one and only help in your troubles.

 
The Practice of the Presence of God', Br. Lawrence, 17th century

 
 
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Be patient in tribulation.
Romans 12:12
 


Present sorrow and suffering is the way to glory.

 
St. Bernard of Clairvaux, 12th century

 
 
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God will wipe away every tear.
Revelation 7:17
 


The endurance of darkness
is the preparation for great light.

 
St. John of the Cross, 16th century

 
 
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This light momentary affliction
is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory
beyond all comparison.
2 Corinthians 4:17
 


Everything that is suffered with love is healed again.

 
St. Teresa of Avila, 16th century

 
 
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My grace is sufficient for you.
1 Corinthians 12:9
 


God never tries us beyond what we are able to suffer.

 
St. Faustina Kowalska, 20th century

 
 
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May the Lord of peace himself
give you peace at all times.

2 Thessalonians 3:16
 


One of the greatest gifts the Holy Spirit can bestow on us
is to give us peace in time of struggle,
calm in the midst of trouble.

 
St. Claude de la Colombiere, 17th century

 
 
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In the world you will have trouble.
Jesus; John 16:33
 


Expect the temptations of this world,
but the Lord will deliver you from them all,
if your heart has not abandoned him.

 
St. Augustine, 5th century

 
 
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Rejoice in hope.
Romans 12:12
 


Trials purify us and render us worthy
to receive God’s greater graces.

 
St. Claude de la Colombiere, 17th century

 

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