“. . . God never abandons his children in trial but always provides them anew with wonderful resources of heart and mind to equip them to face life’s difficulties adequately” (Pope Benedict XVI).

Pope Francis, The Joy of the Gospel

Pope Francis, Messages for World Day of the Sick

 

Pope Benedict XVI, Messages for World Day of the Sick

 

Pope John Paul II, Apostolic Letter On the Christian Meaning of Human Suffering, February 11, 1984

Pope John Paul II, Letter to the Elderly, October 1, 1999