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Fri 28 May 2010

If you really want to love Jesus…

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If you really want to love Jesus, first learn to suffer, because suffering teaches you to love.

~St. Gemma Galgani

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http://www.poverellopebbles.blogspot.com brother Joseph, SFO

St. Paul said, “Jesus became perfect through the things that He suffered”. St. Peter said, “Do not be taken aback at the testing by fire which is taking place among you as though something strange were happening to you: but in so far as you share in the sufferings of Christ, be glad, so that you may enjoy a much greater gladness . . .” St. Paul also said, “All men are appointed to suffer . . .” However, for those who have placed their trust in God, suffer in faith, this 'gladness', this joy is the fruit of our tears, “they go forth sowing tears but return with arms filled with the sheaves of joy!' Peace to you all!
bro. Joe
http://www.poverellopebbles.blogspot.com brother Joseph, SFO

St. Paul said, “Jesus became perfect through the things that He suffered”. St. Peter said, “Do not be taken aback at the testing by fire which is taking place among you as though something strange were happening to you: but in so far as you share in the sufferings of Christ, be glad, so that you may enjoy a much greater gladness . . .” St. Paul also said, “All men are appointed to suffer . . .” However, for those who have placed their trust in God, suffer in faith, this 'gladness', this joy is the fruit of our tears, “they go forth sowing tears but return with arms filled with the sheaves of joy!' Peace to you all!
bro. Joe

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