Affliction produces endurance, character and hope.
A reading from the letter of Saint Paul to the Romans.
Therefore, since we have been justified by faith,
we have peace with God
through our Lord Jesus Christ,
through whom we have gained access (by faith)
to this grace in which we stand,
and we boast in hope of the glory of God.
Not only that,
but we even boast of our afflictions,
knowing that affliction produces endurance,
and endurance, proven character,
and proven character, hope,
and hope does not disappoint,
because the love of God
has been poured out into our hearts
through the holy Spirit that has been given to us.
The Word of the Lord.