God knows more than we do, and sometimes hard times may do us as much good as good times. St. Leo the Great reminds us to be thankful for both, and let the uncertainty of life teach us spiritual constancy. God wants us to be good, because he is good. So none of God’s judgments should displease us. For if we don’t give him thanks in all things, what are we doing but blaming him to some extent? Let whatever... Read more