“Therefore, don't fear at all, but consider yourself extremely fortunate to have been worthy of participating in the sufferings of the God-Man. So there is no abandonment, but love, and great love which God is showing you. Your state is not one of punishment, but on of exquisite love. Therefore bless the Lord for this, and resign yourself to drinking the chalice of Gethsemane.” St. Pio of Pietrelcina