Joy in Suffering: According to St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus

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According to St. Therese of the Child Jesus. A Novena 9 Days of Instructions and Prayers. St. Therese suffered much, yet she was truly happy. Here in 27 brief but powerful instructions (3 each for a novena of 9 days) Bishop Noser sets forth St. Therese's "secrets" for dealing with sufferings of body, heart and soul. Even though a person may feel bad, and even though a person is still plagued by faults and failings, St. Therese shows how to live each moment such that one's life is immensely fruitful for eternity and nothing will be wasted. Joy in Suffering shows how the Catholic Faith possesses the key to solid peace and joy, even in the most painful situations of life. Helps you transform your sufferings into joy!!

ch. 12 of her Histoire d'une Ame:

Oh! ne vous affligez pas pour moi, j'en suis venue à ne plus pouvoir souffrir, parce que toute souffrance m'est douce.

It's also quoted in Joy in Suffering: According to St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus Day 4: "The Paradox: Joy in Suffering":

Don’t be so sad about me; I have reached the point of not being able to suffer any more, because all suffering is sweet to me.