Fenelon and the Cross

One of my favorite quotes is from Francois Fenelon of the 17^th century:

        “The Great Physician who sees in you what you cannot see, knows exactly where to place the knife.  He cuts swift and deep into your innermost being, exposing you for who you really are; but pain is only felt where there is life, and where there is life, is just the place where death is needed most.  Except a grain of wheat fall into the ground and die it abides alone, but if it dies, it brings forth much fruit.”