Accepted Quote by Margaret Mary Alacoque
“We must submit to the Will of God and kiss the hand that strikes us, for we know it is better to suffer in this life than in the next, since one moment of suffering willingly accepted for the love God, is worth an eternity of happiness.”
About This Quote
Source Mystical Writing: Divine Suffering, 1671
Accepting suffering for love of God yields eternal happiness, surpassing earthly pain.
In simple terms: Suffering for love brings eternal joy.
Key Takeaway
Embrace trials as spiritual growth.
Themes
faith
sacrifice
eternity
Mood
contemplative
devotional
Type
theological
spiritual
When to use this quote
- prayer
- pilgrimage
- missionary work
Key Concepts
theology
spiritual discipline
afterlife
Questions to Reflect On
- How does one discern true spiritual suffering?
- What role does love play in enduring hardship?
A Different Perspective
Suffering may be misused to justify oppression.
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