A set of crutches leans against a column in the nave of St. Michael's Cathedral.
From here on earth, love cannot live without suffering. It is through loving the cross that we discover His Heart, for divine Love never lives without suffering. I want my whole life to be inspired by love. He who loves, does all things easily, or, if he suffers, he suffers bravely. Why is suffering necessary? Because on earth, pure love cannot exist without suffering. O Jesus, Jesus, I no longer feel my cross when I think of yours!
- St. Bernadette Soubirous
IN NOMINE DOMINI IESU CHRISTE PAX TE CUM:
ReplyDeleteThis inclusion about suffering really expresses the heart of our faith. Thank you so much for your inspiration drawn from Saint Marie Bernard, the Little Shepherdess od Lourdes. I was also very delighted to see "Ite Ad Joseph" appear on this blog ... He Truly is the Saint for all our concerns next to our Mother Mary.
God bless you and the Lord continue to inspire you. Peace in Christ Jesus our Eucharist.
Iosef.