Meaning of the word "crosses are ladders that lead to heaven" in English

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crosses are ladders that lead to heaven

US /ˈkrɔːsəz ɑːr ˈlædərz ðæt liːd tuː ˈhɛvən/
UK /ˈkrɒsɪz ɑː ˈlædəz ðæt liːd tuː ˈhɛvən/
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Idiom

a proverb suggesting that suffering and trials are the means by which one achieves spiritual growth or eternal reward

Example:
She found comfort in the old saying that crosses are ladders that lead to heaven during her illness.
The priest reminded the congregation that crosses are ladders that lead to heaven.