Sorrow's touch

God is touched by our sorrows
and does not allow them to last forever.
St. Claude de la Colombiere

Sorrow
Here we are Lord, your church militant, fighting our way into heaven. We are sorrowful because of the hardship that we have to endure. As the prophet Habakkuk says,

For though the fig tree does not blossom, and no fruit appears on the vine,
Though the yield of the olive fails
and the terraces produce no nourishment,
Though the flocks disappear from the fold
and there is no herd in the stalls,
Yet I will rejoice in the LORD and exult in my saving God.

We are hopeful people. Because we believe that the Lord is on our side. That the Lord will bring forth justice toward His sons and daughter here on earth.

Allow
This is the key word. That God allows it to happen. Whatever the circumstances. We believe that we are never tried beyond our strength. St. Paul puts it this way: "No trial has come to you but what is human. God is faithful and will not let you be tried beyond your strength; but with the trial he will also provide a way out, so that you may be able to bear it." Yet, Mother Teresa would also say, “I know God won't give me anything I can't handle. I just wish he didn't trust me so much.” The Lord giveth, the Lord taketh away. Blessed be the name of the LORD!