Let sickness prostrate us, have we not seen hundreds of…
““Let sickness prostrate us, have we not seen hundreds of believers as happy in the weakness of disease as they would have been in the strength of hale and blooming health? Let death's arrows pierce us to the heart, our comfort dies not, for have not our ears full often heard the songs of saints as they have rejoiced because the living love of God was shed abroad in their hearts in dying moments? Yes, a sense of acceptance in the Beloved is an everlasting consolation.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Finding peace in illness and death by seeing them as opportunities to experience divine love and the joy of saints, rather than merely loss.
In simple terms: Suffering can bring spiritual comfort and connection to divine love.
Key Takeaway
Embrace suffering as a path to deeper faith.
Themes
suffering
faith
comfort
Mood
consolatory
hopeful
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- hospitalization
- end‑of‑life care
- grief counseling
Key Concepts
theology
spiritual resilience
acceptance
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you support others facing illness?
- What practices help you find meaning in hardship?
A Different Perspective
Suffering may also cause despair and alienation if not supported.