tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679481371555139571.post2298806066194329921..comments2023-05-15T01:01:06.641-07:00Comments on fishsticks on friday: Surely Goodness and Mercy Will Follow Me All the Days of My LifeSarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00579962287565630660noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-679481371555139571.post-77825441225123433662008-05-06T17:46:00.000-07:002008-05-06T17:46:00.000-07:00Sarah,I had the exact same thought the other day. ...Sarah,<BR/><BR/>I had the exact same thought the other day. Only, I don't think mine was as noble as yours:) I haven't yet wished that I could actually welcome trials. I simply wondered how Saints, like Blessed Mother Teresa or St. Therese of Lisieux, could actually beg for more suffering so they could offer them up for the souls in purgatory.<BR/><BR/>I am not there yet. Not sure if I ever will be there. It is just enough for me to be able to say, "I am assuming this is for a purpose," or to remind myself that my salvation is greatly influenced by my ability to allow myself to be drawn closer to Our Lord through suffering. You have no idea how much you encourage me just by your words on your blog and the smile you continually offer me, no matter where you are, how you feel, or what is going on in your life. That is very selfless, and that is the act of one who can suffer and still spread joy wherever they go. You are blessing.tiffanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10880000761421062724noreply@blogger.com