Jesus is happy to come with us, as truth is happy to be spoken, as life to be lived, as light to be lit, as love is to be loved, as joy to be given, as peace to be spread.
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If we endure all things patiently and with gladness, thinking on the sufferings of our Blessed Lord, and bearing all for the love of Him: herein is perfect joy.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True joy comes from enduring hardships with patience and love.
This quote by Francis of Assisi emphasizes that enduring suffering with a patient and joyful heart, in remembrance of the sacrifices made by the Lord, leads to genuine happiness. It teaches that the perspective of love and faith in trials can transform suffering into a source of joy.
Themes
JoySufferingPatienceLoveFaith
In practice
Example use cases
Sharing this quote during a church sermon about resilience in faith.
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