Suffering, poverty and privation are processes by which we are purified and move closer to God. But very few of us can accept them with a smile.

We would miss some of the best lessons of life, if suffering did not come to us. Suffering is a great teacher.

With a healthy sense of humour you can confront the most difficult of situations and come out unscathed.

Suffering is the benediction, which God pours upon his beloved children to whom He would reveal the meaning of His infinite mercy – reveal Himself, His wisdom and His love.