In order to possess this virtue of patience more perfectly, devoted souls should console themselves if it happens that God does not answer their pleas quickly or if He is not immediately found by them. Yet, they should persevere in patience seeking Jesus for three days, namely: by contrition, Confession, and satisfaction. And finally, in affectionate complaints, they should have familiar conversation with and pose questions to Christ, as the loved one would speak to his lover; since there are many people who do not find Jesus, because they do not look for Him for three days, but only for two days, inasmuch as they do not make a good and valid Confession, hiding or passing over in silence some sins. Let them therefore realize: There is no better way for a soul to be such a special friend of Jesus than to joyfully bear injuries because of Him. 61
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