Yeah, I guess she isn't a saint in the Catholic church. I love her all the same though. Glad to hear your gatita is doing you well.
Above: screenshot, pp. 660–661, Diary of St. Faustina, Divine Mercy in My Soul The full text of St. Faustina’s diary is available as a pdf document on the official website of The Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy: https://www.saint-faustina.org/diary-full-text/
I have been praying to saint Joseph alot the past week and have been experiencing his help. I started a novena to him today.
I find lately there are times when I experience great light and hope but then the darkness comes in again. Trying to trust that God is still there in the darkness.
Praying for you tonight. If someone on the prayer path told me that had no Crosses and was filled with constant joy and happiness all the time I would worry about them far, far more than if they had said they hand on the Cross. When Jesus said pick up your Cross and follow me He really, really meant just that. But , as you mention the sun always shines through the clouds. . On the way back from Mass today driving through the woods. Our Lady said to me out of the blue. 'Padraig I love you very much' (With emphasis on the, 'very') I was embarrassed and said to her it was a pity she could not have found someone better to love so much. That she was getting a poor bargain. At this I felt her smile widely and she said, 'I know what I'm doing' . Another smile. It's moments like this that cause the sun to smile. She really is there with you. It might not seem like it but she is.
I always remember what she said at Medugorje, 'If you knew how much I love you, you would die of joy'
Hi Pax. It is difficult. Suffered alot again this evening but I keep going. Yes there is fear that I am experiencing.
I want you to know that it is ok to feel fear and anxiety as you are going through this storm. As best you can, when you can, keep redirecting your attention to Jesus. Even if all that means is repeating his name. You do not have to engage with thoughts of fear, though your mind will want to engage them. The urgency to engage these thoughts might seem strong, but keep directing your attention away from them back to Jesus, who is entirely Good. If your mind goes back to thinking fearful thoughts on its own this is also ok. When you remember, and I promise you will remember, turn your attention back to Jesus, gently each time. Keep repeating this process over and over. If you need something else to focus on or to help you learn this practice, listen to this short audio book. It will help. As I was listening to brother Lawrence again, it is mentioned in several places that he had thoughts that he was damned for 10 years.
