St. John Chrysostom: Thankful Suffering Repels Satan

You say you cannot be silent when stung by pain. I would not have you silent. I would wish you to give thanks. It is this which repels Satan and brings you help from God. 

 - St. John Chrysostom

St. Therese: Just These Two Things

Jesus does not ask for great achievements: only surrender and gratitude.

~St. Therese of Lisieux

St. John Chrysostom: Suffering Thankfully Profits Us

If you suffer thankfully your profit will increase in proportion to the greatness of what you suffer.  

- St. John Chrysostom