Lord, How You Afflict Your

I Have Always Had This Failing - That I Cannot Explain Myself, As I Have Said, Except At The Cost Of Many Words.

Learn To Self-conquest, Persevere Thus For A Time, And You Will Perceive Very Clearly The Advantage Which You Gain From It.

Suffering Is A Great Favor. Remember That Everything Soon Comes To An End . . . And Take Courage. Think Of How Our Gain Is Eternal.

The Hour I Have Long Wished For Is Now Come.

Our Soul Can Find In The Blessed Sacrament All The Joys And Consolations It Desires.