Jesus Speaks About Wounds of the Heart
The Diary of St. Faustina is a beautiful account of a young Catholic woman’s intimate relationship with the Lord. This book is an excellent resource for those desiring to grow in their relationship with Christ. Written in beautiful prose and in a diary format, many of the passages come across as timeless. Christ addresses St. Faustina almost as if he is talking to any woman, and the personal and gentle nature of his messages will surely find their way into one’s heart. Below you will find a collection of some of the most powerful excerpts, a few of which are Christ’s words, transcribed by our beloved patroness.
The following is a passage St. Faustina recorded of Jesus talking with her:
Poor soul, I see that you suffer much and that you do not have even the strength to converse with me. So I will speak to you. Even though your sufferings were very great, do not lose heart or give in to despondency. But tell me, my child, who has dared to wound your heart? Tell me about everything, be sincere in dealing with me, reveal all the wounds of your heart. I will heal them, and your suffering will become a source of your sanctification. Therefore, I have remained on earth to comfort your aching heart and to fortify your soul, so that you will not falter on the way. You say that a dense darkness is obscuring your mind. But why, at such times, do you not come to me, the light who can in an instant pour into your soul more understanding about holiness than can be found in any books? No confessor is capable of teaching and enlightening in this way….a suffering soul is closest to my heart. (1487)
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