Not abandoned but love what God shows

December 5
Not abandoned but love that shows you the sweetest Jesus. In no way is it true that you, in this state of dryness and desolation of spirit that made ​​you the most loving Savior, offend God, because his grace guard you very well preserved for such offenses.
Therefore, if, as is true not offend God and, conversely, what you love in this situation dear to him, what made you to distress?, Why do you have to grieve? Resumes, then you rise to the cross, lie about it and be patient with yourself, because your patience - he says the divine Teacher - save your soul. And this situation will be more durable is the less mixed with worries and concerns.
(December 6, 1916, Herminia Gargani - Letters. III, p. 659)