"Every tribulation which ever comes our way either is sent to be medicinal, if we will take it as such, or may become medicinal, if we make it such, or is better than medicinal, unless we forsake it." (St. Thomas More)

Tribulation is part of the human reality. Tribulation is part of the Christian experience. Recall the words of St. Peter. " In this you rejoice, although now for a little while you may have to suffer through various trials, so that the genuineness of your faith, more precious than gold that is perishable even though tested by fire, may prove to be for praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ." (1 Pet. 1:6-7) We can use the tribulation for or growth or we can allow it crush us. The grace is from God. The choice is ours.