St. Catherine of Siena wrote, in her Dialogues, that "All the sufferings the soul bears or can bear in this life are not enough to punish one smallest sin. For an offense against God, infinite Good, demands infinite satisfaction; not all sufferings given in this life are given for punishment, but rather for correction, to chastise the child that offends."

By accepting our suffering and giving it up to Jesus, bearing it with "desire, love and contrition of heart," each person may grow in understanding of Jesus' sacrifice. He died so that we may know God. He already paid the infinite price of our shortcomings. But by accepting our chastisement, we grow stronger in our faith, stronger in our Love and Trust of Our Father.

Lord, let me bear my corrections with the dignity of one of Your children. Help me to change my sinful ways and lead my heart and mind closer to You and Your will.