A great thing.

If we were unable to accept suffering at the moment it arrived, there is still the great thing that we can accept it later. It is an act of sacrifice belonging to God and is always free of pride. And do not think that you are making a mistake when you suffer. It arises from your active nature. It is a cross, it is not a sin; believe me, my dear child.

(Cardinal Charles Journet /1891–1975/, correspondence)