Looking at a passage from Saint Faustina's diary written more than 80 years ago today, we see her close relationship with Jesus and how He revealed information and inspiration to her. We also see how Faustina assumes that God's Will has been accomplished in her. Jesus lovingly corrects the holy sister and says not to be afraid, He is with her. "Do not fear," says Our Lord.
+ August 7, 1936. When I received the article about Divine Mercy with the image [on the cover], God's presence filled me in an extraordinary way. When I steeped myself in a prayer of thanksgiving, I suddenly saw the Lord Jesus in a great brightness, just as He is painted, and at His feet I saw Father Andrasz and Father Sopocko. Both were holding pens in their hands, and flashes of light and fire, like lightning, were coming from the tips of their pens and striking a great crowd of people who were hurrying I know not where. Whoever was touched by the ray of light immediately turned his back on the crowd and held out his hands to Jesus. Some returned with great joy, others with great pain and compunction. Jesus was looking at both priests with great kindness. After a while, I was left alone with Jesus, and I said, "Jesus, take me now, for Your will has already been accomplished." And Jesus answered, My will has not yet been completely accomplished in you; you will still suffer much, but I am with you; do not fear.
(Diary entry 675)
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