"Life on earth is like a sojourn, filled with toil and sorrow, all of which vanish in the blink of an eye. Yet what distinguishes humans from animals is the immortal soul within us, a soul that comes from God and returns to God. Every step we take in this world, every tear we shed, every act of upholding righteousness we take, is a step towards our return to our heavenly home. When the dust settles, the Lord will surely wipe away all our tears."