When sufferings come, offer them up as a sacrifice to God. (03/29/1984)
By means of the cross God is glorified through every person. (11/29/1984)
Dear children, during these days my Lord is allowing me to intercede for more graces for you… With these graces, dear children, I want your sufferings to be joy. (06/19/1986)
I desire also that your cross be a joy for you. Especially, dear children, pray that you may be able to accept sickness, and sufferings with love – the way Jesus accepted them [sufferings]. Only in that way will I be able, with joy, to give to you the graces and healings which Jesus permits me. (09/11/1986)
Today I invite you to offer your crosses and sufferings for my intentions… Little children, offer your sufferings as a gift to God so that they may become a most beautiful flower of joy. Therefore, little children, pray that you may understand that suffering can become joy, and the cross a way of joy. (09/25/1996)
When you are tired and sick and you do not know the meaning of your life, take the rosary and pray; pray until prayer becomes for you a joyful meeting with your Saviour. I am with you, little children, and I intercede and pray for you. (04/25/2001)
Courage, little children!… Through each of your tribulations and sufferings, God will find the way of joy for you. Therefore, little children, pray. We are close to you with our love. (03/25/2006)
Let your suffering be united in His [Jesus’] suffering; and love will win. (03/25/2013)
I also, as I passed the time on earth, rejoiced, suffered and patiently endured pains, until my Son, in all his glory, removed them. And that is why I am saying to my Son: help them always. (03/18/2017, Mirjana)
My children, my Son knows you… Accept him, and then the moments of pain and suffering will become moments of tenderness. (03/18/2019, Mirjana)