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which is full of <strong>mercy</strong> for s<strong>in</strong>ners. In order to obta<strong>in</strong> <strong>mercy</strong> for them, I will empty <strong>my</strong>self at<br />

every moment, liv<strong>in</strong>g by the will of God.<br />

1622 Throughout this Lent, I am a host <strong>in</strong> Your hand, Jesus. Make use of me so that You may<br />

enter <strong>in</strong>to s<strong>in</strong>ners Yourself. Demand anyth<strong>in</strong>g You like; no sacrifice will seem too much for<br />

me when <strong>soul</strong>s are at stake.<br />

1623 + I have offered this whole month‟s Masses and Holy Communions for the <strong>in</strong>tention of Father<br />

Andrasz, that God may give him an ever deeper knowledge of His love and <strong>mercy</strong>.<br />

1624 This month I will practice the three virtues recommended to me by the Mother of God:<br />

humility, (19) purity and love of God, accept<strong>in</strong>g with profound submission to the will of god<br />

everyth<strong>in</strong>g that He will send me.<br />

1625 March 2, [1938]. I began Holy Lent <strong>in</strong> the way that Jesus wanted me to, mak<strong>in</strong>g <strong>my</strong>self<br />

totally dependent upon His holy will and accept<strong>in</strong>g with love everyth<strong>in</strong>g that he sends me. I<br />

cannot practice any greater mortifications, because I am so very weak. This long illness has<br />

sapped <strong>my</strong> strength completely. I am unit<strong>in</strong>g <strong>my</strong>self with Jesus through suffer<strong>in</strong>g. When I<br />

meditate on His Pa<strong>in</strong>ful Passion, <strong>my</strong> physical suffer<strong>in</strong>gs are lessened.<br />

1626 The Lord said to me, I am tak<strong>in</strong>g you <strong>in</strong>to My school for the whole of Lent. I want to<br />

teach you how to suffer. I answered, “With You, Lord, I am ready for everyth<strong>in</strong>g.” And I<br />

heard a voice. You are allowed to dr<strong>in</strong>k from the cup from which I dr<strong>in</strong>k. I give you that<br />

exclusive privilege today…..<br />

1627 (20) Today I felt the Passion of Jesus <strong>in</strong> <strong>my</strong> whole body, and the Lord gave me knowledge of<br />

the conversion of certa<strong>in</strong> <strong>soul</strong>s.<br />

1628 Dur<strong>in</strong>g Holy Mass, I saw Jesus stretched out on the Cross, and He said to me, My pupil,<br />

have great love for those who cause you suffer<strong>in</strong>g. Do good to those who hate you. I<br />

answered, “O <strong>my</strong> Master, You see very well that I feel no love for them, and that troubles<br />

me.” Jesus answered, It is not always with<strong>in</strong> your power to control your feel<strong>in</strong>gs. You<br />

will recognize that you have love if, after hav<strong>in</strong>g experienced annoyance and<br />

contradiction, you do not lose your peace, but pray for those who have made you<br />

suffer and wish them well. When I returned [……]<br />

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(21) J. M. J.<br />

1629 I am a host <strong>in</strong> Your hand,<br />

O Jesus, <strong>my</strong> Creator and Lord,<br />

Silent, hidden, without beauty or charm,<br />

Because all the beauty of <strong>my</strong> <strong>soul</strong> is impr<strong>in</strong>ted with<strong>in</strong> me.<br />

I am a host <strong>in</strong> Your hand, O Div<strong>in</strong>e Priest,<br />

Do with me as You please;<br />

I am totally dependent on Your will, O Lord<br />

Because it is the delight and adornment of <strong>my</strong> <strong>soul</strong>.<br />

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