“Suffering borne in the will quietly and patiently is a continual, very powerful prayer before God.”

                             -St. Jane Frances de Chantal

For Reflection:

The question should not be, “Will I suffer?” I am assured of that by living in a fallen world. Rather, the question should be, “What will I do when I suffer?” What does St. Jane Frances de Chantal recommend I do? What do I think it means to bear suffering “in the will?” 

Virtuous Leadership: An Agenda for Personal Excellence
by Alexandre Havard
HB 172 pgs
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Virtues are qualities of the mind, the will, and the heart that instill strength of character and stability of personality.  They are acquired through repetition.