If we suffer, we shall also reign with Him.
(II Timothy. 2: 12)
For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory.
(II Corinthians 4: 17)
Sorrows and temptations are recognized in Divine Scripture and by the Holy Fathers as a great gift from God.
St. Ignatiy Brianchaninov
Suffering is a grace-filled wind that fills the sail of our spirit.
Priest Alexander Elchaninov