Mercy Minutes (from Saint Faustina’s Diary)

April 11 ~ Periods of Battle

Theme:  Struggle, Satan, Spiritual Warfare

“A soul in love with God and immersed in Him approaches her duties with the same dispositions as she does Holy Communion and carries out the simplest tasks with great care, under the loving gaze of God. She is not troubled if, after some time, something turns out to be less successful. She remains calm, because at the time of the action she had done what was in her power.” (Mercy Minutes/Diary, 890a)

“When it happens that the living presence of God, which she enjoys almost constantly, leaves her, she then tries to continue living in lively faith. Her soul understands that there are periods of rest and periods of battle. Through her will, she is always with God. Her soul, like a knight, is well trained in battle; from afar it sees where the foe is hiding and is ready for battle. She knows she is not alone – God is her strength.” (Mercy Minutes/Diary, 890b)

“…before we go to our Homeland, we must fulfill the will of God on earth; that is, trials and struggles must run their full course in us.” (Mercy Minutes/Diary, 897)

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