The Book of Heaven
—Unofficial Version—

April 12, 1904

Peace is the greatest treasure.

This morning I felt disturbed because of the absence of blessed Jesus.  Then, after much struggling, I saw Him for just a little, and He told me:  “My daughter, when a river is exposed to the rays of the sun, in looking into it one sees the same sun that is there in the heavens.  However, this happens when the river is calm, with no wind that ripples its waters.  But if the waters are rippled, even though the river is completely exposed to the sun, one can see nothing – everything is confusion.  The same for the soul:  when she is exposed to the rays of the Divine Sun, if she is calm she perceives the Divine Sun within herself, she feels Its heat, she sees the light and understands the truth.  But if she is disturbed, even though she has It within herself, she feels nothing but confusion and disturbance.  Therefore, hold peace as your greatest treasure if you cherish being united with Me.”