Schooled in Suffering

During these times of trial and tribulation and mindful of the unimaginable pain and sorrow for those critically ill and those mourning the premature death of their loved ones, I am grateful for the ever-inspiring wisdom and words of St. John Paul II. He was a man who knew personal pain and suffering in his own life. And this is why we must often view and even embrace hardship as the "vessel" within which we will be transported to another place of self-discovery and enrichment. John Paul's vision for the dignity of the human person, especially in their suffering is why so much of his wisdom underpins the teaching and learning of www.fertileheart.org.uk The outpouring of love for others of which he speaks in this quote is what also lies behind the movement of countless thousands to reach out with their free time and resources to assist at this critical time.