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Do you ever try to grow in patience, only to lose your temper the moment it's tested? Fr Patrick reflects on a striking passage from St Faustina's Diary, where Jesus tells her, "The firm resolution to become a saint is extremely pleasing to me." He explains why the opportunities God gives us to grow often feel more like resistance than reward, much like lifting weights in the gym. And when we fail, Jesus' advice is surprising: don't lose your peace, humble yourself, and immerse yourself in his mercy. In this way, he says, you gain more than you have lost. If you're discouraged by your own falls, this is an invitation to stop relying on yourself and come back to his mercy.
