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At Another time, Sr. Faustina wrote in her Diary, “Amid terrible torments, I fix my eyes
on You, my God, and though a storm is gathering over my head, I know that the sun is not
extinguished. Nor do I wonder at the deceitfulness of creatures, but I accept in advance, whatever
may happen. My lips are silent, while my ears are satiated with derision. I strive for silence in
my heart amidst the greatest sufferings, and I protect myself against all attacks with the shield of
Your Name” (Diary, # 1040).
(19.3) During the Time of Ordeal, the Soul of the Just is Not Confused (Diary, # 148)
3.1. Seek, Thank, Glorify, Trust in God Always, and Ask His Spirit for Help
Sr. Faustina wrote in her Diary:
A noble and delicate soul, even the most simple, but one of
delicate sensibilities, sees God in everything, finds Him
everywhere, and knows how to find Him in even the most hidden
things…It draws profit for the soul from all things, and it gives all
glory to God. It places its trust in God and is not confused when
the time of ordeals comes. It knows that God is always the best of
Fathers and makes little of human opinion. It follows faithfully the
faintest breath of the Holy Spirit; it rejoices in this Spiritual Guest
and holds onto Him like a child to its mother. Where other souls
come to a standstill and fear, this soul passes on without fear or
difficulty (Diary, # 148)
(19.4) Dearest to God is the Soul that Wholly Trusts in Him and His Goodness 272
(Diary, # 453): On one occasion, the Lord said to Sr. Faustina, “Why are you fearful and
why do you tremble when you are united to Me? I am displeased when a soul yields to vain
terrors. Who will dare to touch you when you are with Me? Most dear to Me is the soul that
strongly believes in My goodness and has complete trust in Me. I heap My confidence upon it
and give it all it asks.”
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Ibid., Faustina, Diary, # 453.
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