Here in this vain
world, my child, we shall be afflicted, we shall be embittered, we shall
feel pain. But all this is for a limited time; it is temporary—let us
pray that God does not abandon us to an eternal degree and measure, for
then we would not bear it.
Whenever you are in pain and are
afflicted, call to mind Him Who was Crucified and then you will find
much relief. For who could gaze at the Crucified One and reflect on His
Passion which He suffered for us, and not find balm for his wounds,
whether spiritual or physical?
Look up, my child, there on Golgotha,
there where the holy Lamb triumphed victoriously in order to wash the
wounds of our sins and passions with His Blood.
His compassion is great; never lose
your confidence in Him Who was crucified for you. I pray that you pass
Great Lent with flourishing health of both soul and body. Amen.
Elder Ephraim of Arizona
http://elderephraimarizona.blogspot.gr/2016/06/whenever-you-are-in-pain-and-are.html
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