March 9 ~ Daily wisdom from the writings of St. Paul of the Cross

Expecting Afflictions

I am not surprised that you are going through a period of spiritual affliction. Our present life is a way and not a terminal, weariness, not repose, warfare and not peace. We must put into practice what the Holy Spirit tells us, “Wait for the Lord with courage; be stouthearted and wait for the Lord” (Ps 27:14).