3.5 386 What if you used time wisely?
LOVING WITH PATIENCE
“The fisher who draws in his net too soon,
Won’t have any fish to sell;
The child who shuts up his book too soon,
Won’t learn any lessons well.
Be patient—don’t learn too fast.”
The Definition of Patience: the capacity to tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or upset. The ability to wait without losing one’s peace of mind.
Synonyms: tolerance, restraint, kindness
Antonyms: exasperation, annoyance, anger
St. Paul to the Colossians: “Put on, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience”….(3:12-17)
See also II Peter 3:9 God’s patience with human beings.
“All will be well and all manner of things
will be well.”
Julian of Norwich
“Patience means we have to accept the fact
that we are not in control of certain things
in our life.”
The Patron Saint of Patience is St Monica who prayed for her son for many years, that he would change his way of life and follow Jesus.
His name: Augustine.
Fr. Max Oliva, S.J.
