examination of the heart 422 frequented by people, because His Passion was truly like a strong chain, with which He was to draw to Himself all of the world. Rightly, therefore, He says: “When I am lifted up from the earth, I shall draw all to [M]yself.” As for you, desire that today He draw your heart and unite it to Himself. After Holy Communion 1. “I shall draw all to [M]yself” (Jn 12:32). Consider that Christ’s humanity truly acquired omnipotence and obtained power over all creation after He was lifted up on the Cross and put to death by unheard of torments. Similarly, the Most Blessed Virgin was named the Queen of Heaven after the Resurrection of her Son. Nevertheless, she was not adorned with this title by the heavenly messenger when he promised her a pure maternity, revealing only the fullness of grace. Undoubtedly, it seems that she obtained the scepter of the heavenly Kingdom through the pains endured [f.135r] during the Passion of Christ the Lord. Hence, learn that: the graver are the crosses that you endure on earth, the greater shall be the rewards that await you in Heaven. Indeed, we are led to the heavenly Kingdom through afflictions. 2. “Walk while you have the light” (Jn 12:35). Consider specifically that you are supposed to cooperate with divine graces, not suffocate them; as Paul reproved Timothy: “I admonish you, that you stir up the grace of God which is in you, by the imposition of my hands” (2 Tim 1:6). For this reason, the more talents you feel you received from the Lord, the more profit you are bound to make. This means not letting the grace of God wither away, but putting to use the talents granted. Think about another thing: while the light of divine grace serves us, we should be walking by the way of virtue with a great stride. At that time, also, we are to do penance, while we enjoy the light and abound in strength, for a late penance is seldom serious, and
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