And they took offense at him. But Jesus said to them, "A prophet is not without honor except in his own country and in his own house." And he did not do many mighty works there, because of their unbelief.

Matthew 13:57-58

"There is nothing more pleasing to God, than to see a soul who patiently and serenely bears whatever crosses it is sent; this is how love is made, by putting lover and loved one on the same level... A soul who loves Jesus Christ desires to be treated the way Christ was treated-desires to be poor, despised and humiliated."

- St. Alphonsus Liguori