head anew. My weakness it is, that makes my whole strength. Whatever happens I cannot get broken; I see only the gentle hand of Jesus.
To win the palm no suffering is too great.
III LETTER TO MÈRE AGNÈS DE JÉSUS
The drop of gall must be mingled in
every cup, but I find that trials greatly
help to detach us from earth; they make
us look higher than this world. Nothing
here below can satisfy us; we can enjoy
a little repose only by being ready to do
God's Will.
I LETTER TO MÈRE AGNÈS DE JÉSUS
My soul has known many kinds of
trials, greatly have I suffered here on
earth. In my childhood I suffered with
sadness; now, it is with peace and joy
that I taste of all the bitter fruits.
HIST. D'UNE AME, CH. IX
Suffering united to love is the only
thing that appears to me desirable in
this vale of tears.
IX LETTER TO HER MISSIONARY "BROTHERS"
