From My Life's Work by Cardinal Newman God has created me…
““From My Life's Work by Cardinal Newman God has created me to do Him some definite service. He has committed some work to me which He has not committed to another. I have my mission. I may never know it in this life, but I shall be told it in the next...I shall do good. I shall do His work if I do but keep His commandments and serve Him in my calling. Therefore I will trust Him. Whatever, wherever I am. I can never be thrown away. If I am in sickness, my sickness may serve Him, if I am in sorrow, my sorrow may serve Him. My sickness, or perplexity, or sorrow may be necessary causes of some great end, which is quite beyond us. He does nothing in vain.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
God assigns each person a unique purpose; even suffering can serve a higher plan if we trust divine guidance.
In simple terms: Each person has a special mission; hardship may help fulfill it.
Key Takeaway
Trust God and serve wherever you are.
Themes
faith
purpose
trust
service
suffering
Mood
hopeful
reflective
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- career decisions
- health challenges
- spiritual growth
Key Concepts
Divine providence
calling
redemptive suffering
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you see current struggles as part of a larger purpose?
- What signs might indicate your unique calling?
A Different Perspective
Purpose may remain hidden until after death.