On Suffering

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Jesus says to Gemma: "When I shall be a spouse of blood to you, I will love you, but you must be as one crucified. Prove your love for Me as I have proved My love for you; and do you know how? -By suffering pains and crosses without number. You must consider yourself honoured when I treat you thus, and when I lead you through thorny and sorrowful paths. It is with My permission that the Devil torments you, that the world fills you with disgust, that the persons dearest to you cause you affliction. ... And you, My daughter, must think of only one thing during this time, that is, of exercising great virtues. Keep on the path of the Divine will, and humble yourself, and be convinced that if I nail you to the Cross, I love you."

 

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First, do not fight against a temptation by yourself, but disclose it to
the confessor at once, and then the temptation will lose all its force.

Second, during these ordeals do not lose your peace; live in My presence; ask My Mother
and the Saints for help.

Third, have the certitude that I am looking at you and
supporting you.

Fourth, do not fear either struggles of the soul or any
temptations, because I am supporting you; if only you are willing to fight, know
that the victory is always on your side.

Fifth, know that by fighting bravely you
give Me great glory and amass merits for yourself.

Temptation gives you a
chance to show Me your fidelity.

Diary of St Faustina, 1560

Jesus, I trust in you!

Jesus, loves you, He sees you, trust in Him, you are not alone!

He sees you!