“The state of marriage is one that requires
more virtue and constancy
than any other. It is a perpetual exercise in mortification.”
–St. Francis de Sales
For Reflection:
To what extent have I discovered this for myself? How can the virtue of humility help me? 
Section Five: The Peril of Suffering Scripture Passage for Meditation
My brothers, consider it a great joy when trials of many kinds come upon you, for you well know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance, and perseverance must complete its work so that you will become fully developed, complete, not deficient in any way…Blessed is anyone who perseveres when trials come. Such a person is of proven worth and will win the prize of life, the crown that the Lord has promised to those who love Him.
-James 1:2-4, 12 (The New Jerusalem Bible)
