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PART II. SR. FAUSTINA’S TEACHING ON THE MYSTERY AND
THE MEANING OF HUMAN SUFFERING IN HER PATH TO SAINTHOOD
Over time, Sr. Faustina came to realize that a soul completely surrendered to God could brave no
matter, including all suffering; embracing atonement for the neighbor’s sin, as well, moved by
love for Him above all. 64 For to her, “No sacrifice is too insignificant” (Diary, # 971).
She also came to realize that as Christ redeemed man at the “cost” of His life on the
Cross; at the same time, He who is “Goodness Itself,” the “Sacrificial Host,” and the “Living
Sacrifice” for sinners; carved for souls, the true roadmap to be just like Him (Diary, # 908;
1741).
And, Sr. Faustina’s clear response was to follow Christ’s example to save sinners. :
O Jesus, how sorry I feel for poor sinners. Jesus, grant them contrition and
repentance. Remember Your own sorrowful Passion. I know Your infinite mercy
and cannot bear it that a soul that has cost You so much should perish. Jesus, give
me the souls of sinners; let Your mercy rest upon them. Take everything away
from me, but give me souls. I want to become a sacrificial host for sinners. Let the
shell of my body conceal my offering, for Your Most Sacred Heart is also hidden
in a Host, and certainly, You are a living sacrifice (Diary, # 908).
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Ibid., Faustina, Diary, # 995-996, 990, 908.
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