The Book of Heaven
—Unofficial Version—

October 10, 1905

The sign that the soul is perfectly clasped and united with Jesus, is that she is united with all neighbors.

While I was very afflicted because of the struggles that blessed Jesus makes me suffer in waiting for Him, this morning, making Himself seen for just a little, He told me:  “My daughter, I feel sorry for your sorrow and for seeing you as though immersed in bitter affliction because of my privation.  I feel such pain because of your affliction, especially since it is because of Me, that I feel it as if it were my own; and it is so great, that if all the afflictions of others were united together, they would not give Me as much pain as yours alone, for it is only because of Me.  Therefore, show Me your cheerful face, and make Me see that you are content.”  Then He clasped Himself tightly with me, and added:  “The sign that the soul is perfectly clasped and united with Me, is that she is united with all neighbors.  Just as no clashing or disordered notes must exist with those who are visible on earth, so can no clashing note of disunion exist with the invisible God.”