“Soften my hard self-opinionatedness which time has hardened so exceedingly!”

“Soften my hard self-opinionatedness which time has hardened so exceedingly!”

“Bodily and spiritual affliction are the surest sign of Divine predilection. Gratitude for suffering is a precious jewel for our heavenly crown... Man should always firmly believe that God sends just that trial which is most beneficial for him.”