"Every time we look at the Blessed Sacrament our place in heaven is raised forever."
"Bodily and spiritual affliction are the surest sign of Divine predilection. Gratitude for suffering is a precious jewel for our heavenly crown... Man should always firmly believe that God sends just that trial which is most beneficial for him."
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Source: Kelsang Gyatso (2001). “Transform Your Life: A Blissful Journey”, p.324, Tharpa Publications UK
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