The real comfort is the Lord's coming

April 11
Think of the great abandonment suffered by our Lord in the Garden of Olives, and notes in this beloved Son, the Father asking some relief, but, knowing that the Father does not grant it, and not think about it and decide to ask and, as if he had never desired that relief, takes bravery and courage to the work of our redemption. In moments of extreme demoralization, you also ask the heavenly Father comfort you, to comfort you, and if it does not please do not think twice about it, but arm yourself with courage and resumes the work of your salvation in the cross, as if you never had to go down on her and as though they could see the horizon serene. What do you want, my little one? You need to see and talk to God in thunder and strong winds. Should see him through the brambles and the fire of thorns, and to continue, my little one, you need shoes and entirely renounce your will and your whims.
(December 6, 191.7 to Antoinette Vona - Letters. III, p. 828)