Crosses Quote by Pio of Pietrelcina
“Our Lord sends the crosses; we do not have to invent them.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Spiritual reflections, 1945
Suffering is inherent; divine purpose provides meaning.
In simple terms: Crosses are given, not invented.
Key Takeaway
Accept suffering as part of divine plan.
Themes
faith
suffering
purpose
Mood
solemn
hopeful
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal loss
- health crises
- social injustice
Key Concepts
theodicy
spiritual endurance
Questions to Reflect On
- How find meaning in pain?
- What role does faith play?
A Different Perspective
Suffering can be overwhelming.
![“. . . . [P]ersons who love very much, easily take offense at trifles. No doubt your excessive affection for me makes you a little diffident about mine. But there is no harm done; I hope you will soon be over this slight jealousy and be convinced that nothing can change the genuine affection Our…” quote by Vincent de Paul](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/570/vincent-de-paul-1676_affection_p-ersons-who-love-very-much-easily-take_52639.jpg)
![“[The Community's] crosses and trials give me confidence. But I derive my hope above all, and most especially, from our utter incapacity, for it is always upon nothingness that God is pleased to rear His works. If at any day we accomplish some good here, the glory will certainly be His alone, since…” quote by Theodore Guerin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2b8/theodore-guerin-54729_accomplish_the-community-s-crosses-and-trials-give_7176.jpg)
