Jesus explains the easiest and most profitable way to suffer.

 I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us.(Romans 8:18)

Volume 4, March 19, 1901

This morning, as I was all oppressed and in suffering, much more so, because of the privation of my sweet Jesus, after much waiting, I saw Him for just a little and He told me: “My daughter, the true way of suffering is in not looking at whom the sufferings come from, or at that which one suffers, but at the good that must come from those sufferings. This was my way of suffering. I looked neither at the executioners, nor at the suffering, but at the good I intended to do by means of my suffering, also for the very ones who gave Me suffering. And looking at the good that was to come to men, I disregarded everything else, and with intrepidness I followed the course of my suffering. My daughter, this is the easiest and most profitable way to suffer – not only with patience, but with unconquered and courageous heart.”

Prayer Meditation- O Lord, it can be so hard to see the good that comes from suffering united with You but yet we know that you bring all things together for good for those who love You (Romans 8:28). Let us take solace and comfort that there is no suffering that You do not understand and that You will never let us go!