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of their hearts, which were not good. I felt they would block my way after the service, and
that I would have to talk to them, for up to that time I hadn‟t said a word,
When I left the chapel, they were there, armed and waiting for me to pass. This time, I was
overcome with fear. Then Jesus stood by me and said, Do not fear. I am with you. Then I
felt an extraordinary strength in my soul, which I cannot describe and, being a few steps from
them, I said boldly and loudly, “Praised be Jesus Christ.” And they, stepping aside,
responded, “For ever and ever, Amen.” As if struck by lightning, they bowed their heads, not
even daring to look at me. After I had passed, I could hear some malicious comments. Ever
since that time, when this person sees me, he runs away in order not to meet me and I,
thanks to the Lord, have been left in peace……
1705 (77) After Holy Mass, I went out to the garden to make my meditation, since there were not
yet any patients in the garden at this time, and so I felt at ease. As I was meditating on the
blessings of God, my heart was burning with a love so strong that it seemed my breast would
burst. Suddenly Jesus stood before me and said, What are you doing here so early? I
answered, “I am thinking of You, of Your mercy and Your goodness toward us. And You,
Jesus what are You doing here?” I have come out to meet you, to lavish new graces on
you. I am looking for souls who would like to receive My grace.
1706 During Vespers today, the Lord gave me to know how very pleased He is with a pure and
free heart. I felt that it is God‟s delight to look into such a heart…. But such hearts are
knightly hearts; their life is a constant battle……
1707 (78) + On my way to the veranda, I went into the chapel for a moment. My heart was
plunged in profound adoration, praising God‟s incomprehensible goodness and His mercy.
Then I heard these words in my soul: I am and will be for you such as you praise Me for
being. You shall experience My goodness, already in this life and then, to the full, in
the life to come.
1708 O Christ, I am most delighted when I see that You are loved, and that Your praise and glory
resound, especially the praise of Your mercy. O Christ, to the last moment of my life, I will
not stop glorifying Your goodness and mercy. With every drop of my blood, with every beat
of my heart, I glorify Your mercy. I long to be entirely transformed into a hymn of Your glory.
When I find myself on my deathbed, may the last beat of my heart be a loving hymn in praise
of Your unfathomable mercy.
1709 (79) + Today the Lord said to me, You shall make a three-day retreat before the coming
of the Holy Spirit. I Myself will direct you. You shall not follow any of the rules
required for retreats or use any books for meditation. Your task is to listen attentively
to My words. For spiritual reading you shall read one chapter from the Gospel of St.
John.
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1710 (80) May 26, [1938 – Feast of the Ascension]. Today I accompanied the Lord Jesus as He
ascended into heaven. It was about noon. I was overcome by a great longing for God. It is
a strange thing, the more I felt God‟s presence, the more ardently I desired Him. Then I saw
myself in the midst of a huge crowd of disciples and apostles, together with the Mother of
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