Fought-for Faith:

God gives us meaning, not answers. The suffering of life is the suffering of every marriage union, every love relationship, like the suffering of the prophets in their relationship to God.

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Thanks be to Thee, my Lord Jesus Christ
For all the benefits Thou hast given me,
For all the pains and insults
Which Thou has borne for me.
O most merciful Redeemer, Friend, and Brother,
May I know Thee more clearly,
Love Thee more dearly,
Follow Thee more nearly,
Day by day.
Amen.

- St. Richard of Chichester (1197-1253)