Forgotten Truths To Set Faith Afire!

If you are looking for an example of patience, behold there on the cross the most excellent example of patience. For great patience is shown in two ways. Either when anyone endures great pain with resignation or when anyone endures that which he was able to avoid and did not avoid.                                                                                  St. Thomas Aquinas

(Image Sourc e: Wikimedia Commons ) One day, St. Peter Martyr, a Dominican saint who was publicly (but wrongfully) reprimanded and his ordination delayed, said: “Lord, you know that I am innocent of this; why do you permit them to believe it of me?”  The saint heard this sorrowful reply from the crucifix: “And I, Peter, what have I done that they should do this to me?”  Peter complained no more.  Author Unknown

Do not fear what may happen tomorrow; the same Everlasting Father who cared for you today will take care of you then and everyday.  He will either shield you from suffering, or will give you unfailing strength to bear it.  Be at peace and put aside all anxious thoughts and imaginations.  St. Francis de Sales