O Sacred Heart of Jesus, why am I so afraid of suffering? Thou hast assured me that Thy yoke is sweet and Thy burden light. Thou hast further promised me that Thou wilt not permit me to be tried beyond my means, but yet I still fear because I am so weak. Please grant me a share in Thy strength!
O my Jesus, Thy own burden which Thou didst carry for love of me was a very heavy burden. But Thou hast borne that burden manfully and triumphed over all weakness. All that remains for me is to take up my little splinter of that cross and follow Thee. Grant me the courage to follow Thee!
I have heard it said that the loss of a child is the greatest suffering man can endure on this earth. I have experienced that loss, and while the pain is indeed great, it is mingled with so much joy and happiness and comfort and consolation and peace that it oftentimes seems to be more of a gain than a loss. If this is the heaviest burden I will bear throughout my life, then how light and sweet indeed I must confess my burden to be!
What then do I have to fear? Thou art indeed faithful to Thy word, O my good Jesus, I apologize for having so little trust in Thee. O Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place my trust in Thee. Please help me to joyfully and confidently take up my cross every day and follow Thee so that I may someday join Thee in heaven for all eternity.
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