Jesús is suffering within you, with you, and for you

October 17

As regards the spiritual trials to which the paternal goodness of the heavenly Father is subjecting you, I beg you to be resigned and if possible tranquil on the assurances of he who takes the place of God, and who speaks to you in his name; who loves you in Him and who desires every blessing for you. You are suffering, it is true, but with resignation. You are suffering, but do not fear, because God is with you and you don’t offend Him, but you love Him. You are suffering, but believe, also, that Jesús is suffering within you, with you, and for you (Letters III, p. 622).