“Believe me when I say I have never been so sure of my heart in peace time as in the times of persecution. For I have confidence that if I should die while suffering for Christ and being strengthened by His mercy I will find still greater mercy with Him.” – St. Athanasius the Apostolic #bible #gospel #matthew #trails #tribulations #suffering #christ #stathanasius #gospelreading #peace #endofdays #matthew24 #end