Do not be discouraged never.

July 13

However great test to which you subject the Lord, for it is untenable desolation of spirit at certain moments in life, do not give up ever. It uses more filial abandonment to Jesus, which may not grant you lose a drop of refreshment and consolation. He always uses, even when the devil, to embitter the days of your life, you remember your sins. Raise your voice to it with force, the voice of the spirit of humility, contrition of heart and prayer of the lips.At these demonstrations, Raffaelina, it is impossible that God does not look pleased, not to give in, do not give up. The power of God is truth triumphs over everything, but humble prayer that comes from suffering due to the same God, stop arm, turn your anger, disarms him, beats him, he relents and returns it, so to speak, dependent and friend.Oh, if all men were to experience in themselves, as did the publican in the temple, Zacchaeus, Mary Magdalene and Peter and many illustrious penitent and pious Christians, the great secret of the Christian life taught by Jesus deeds and words, what abundant fruits of holiness would experience them! Would know right away this secret would soon arrive in this way to beat the justice of God, to placate angry however that he was against them, to change it in loving mercy, to get everything you need: forgiveness of sins, grace, holiness, eternal salvation and strength to fight and overcome themselves and all their enemies. (September 7, 1915, to Raffaelina Cerase - Letters. II, p. 482)