"What a joy it is to serve God in the desert without manna, water, or any other consolation except that of being under his guidance, and to suffer for him. May the most holy Virgin bring you her blessings.

During this state of aridity and desolation of spirit, don't worry if you are unable to serve God as you would like. While you adapt to his wishes, you serve him according to his will, which is better than yours. What does it matter to us whether we belong to God in one way or another? In truth, as we seek nothing but him ... we must be content with both paths."

-St. Pio of Pietrelcina