With regard to patience the Lord says, 'You will gain
possession of your souls through your patient endurance,' (Luke 21:19). He did not say 'through your fasting' or
'through your vigils.' I refer to the
patience bestowed by God, which is the queen of virtues, the foundation of
courageous actions. It is patience that
is peace amid strife, serenity amid distress, and a steadfast base for those
who acquire it. Once you have attained
it with the help of Christ Jesus, no swords and spears, no attacking armies,
not even the ranks of demons, the dark phalanx of hostile powers, will be able
to do you any harm.
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