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In every  creature,  however  small  it  be,  we may  see  a  striking  image  of  divine  wisdom, power, and  goodness. — Ven. Bartholomew of Martyrs.

Time is  but  a  period. It passes  like  the lightning flash. Suffering passes  with  time; suffering, then,  is  very  short. — Bl. Henry Suso.

In order  to  bear  our  afflictions  with  patience,  it is  very  useful  to  read  the  lives  and  legends  of  the saints who  endured  great  torments  for  Jesus Christ. — St. Teresa.

Open thine  ears  to  the  voices  of  nature,  and thou shalt  hear  them  in  concert  inviting  thee  to the  love  of  God. — Ven. Louis of  Granada.

On the  feasts  of  the  saints  consider  their  virtues, and  beseech  God  to  deign  to  adorn  you  with them. — St. Teresa.

When faith  grows  weak,  all  virtues  are  weakened. When faith  is  lost,  all  virtues  are  lost. — St. Alphonsus.