“As the years pass we can look back on times, events, and changes in our lives that were difficult, even tragic, when they occurred. Whether those events were beyond our control, or brought upon by ourselves, we could not understand them at the time. With the passing of time we sometimes realize that, having kept focused on God and not blaming Him for what had happened, we learned a great deal. In fact, we often find ourselves upon a better path and more God-centered situation because of those difficult times.”
(‘The Veil’ of the Protection of the Holy Virgin Monastery)