The Book of Heaven
—Unofficial Version—

Volume 9


October 7, 1909

Caution and jealousy of Jesus in surrounding with thorns both soul and body of creatures.


As I was in my usual state, blessed Jesus came for just a little and told me: "My daughter, my jealousy and the caution I have for my creatures is such and so great, that in order not to let them be ruined, I am forced to surround them with thorns – both soul and body, so that the thorns may keep away from them the mud that could dirty them. This is why, my daughter, I surround with thorns – that is, with bitternesses, with privations, with different interior states – also my greatest favors with which I favor the souls who are dear to Me, so that these thorns may not only keep them, but prevent their getting dirty with the mud of love of self, and the like." And He disappeared.