Martyrs Quote by Alphonsus Maria de Liguori
““We must not therefore consider the afflictions that come upon us as happening by chance or solely from the malice of men; we should be convinced that what happens, happens by the will of God. Apropos of this it is related that two martyrs, Epictetus and Atho, being put to the torture by having their bodies raked with iron hooks and burnt with flaming torches, kept repeating: "Work thy will upon us, O Lord." Arrived at the place of execution, they exclaimed: "Eternal God, be thou blessed in that thy will has been entirely accomplished in us [30] .””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Will of God, 18th century Catholic teaching
Suffering is viewed as part of divine will; martyrs accept it as fulfilling God's purpose.
In simple terms: Pain is seen as part of God's plan.
Key Takeaway
Accept hardships as potentially purposeful.
Themes
faith
suffering
divine will
martyrdom
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- prison
- battlefields
- personal trials
Key Concepts
theodicy
spiritual resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you see purpose in your trials?
- How does this view affect action?
A Different Perspective
Such belief can discourage seeking justice or change.
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