He whose Heart ever watcheth, taught me, that while for a soul whose faith equals but a tiny grain of mustard seed, he works miracles, in order that this faith which is so weak may be fortified; yet for His intimate friends, for His Mother, He did not work miracles until He had put their faith to the test. Did He not let Lazarus die though Martha and Mary had sent to tell Him that he was sick? At the marriage at Cana, the Blessed Virgin having asked Him to come to the assistance of the Master of the house, did He not reply that His hour was not yet come? But after the trial, what a recompense! Water changed to wine, Lazarus restored to life. . . .
HIST. D'UNE AME, CH. VI
A sister said to her that beautiful
Angels clothed in white robes, and of
joyous and resplendent countenance,
would bear away her soul to Heaven.
She replied: "These imaginations do
not help me: I can draw no sustenance
