[The Father says,] I withdraw from their minds My consolation and allow them to fall into battles and perplexities. This I do so that, coming to perfect self-knowledge, they may know that of themselves they are nothing and have no grace, and accordingly, in time of battle, fly to Me… seeking Me alone, with true humility; for which purpose I treat them thus, withdrawing from them consolation indeed, but not grace… My creatures should see and know that I wish nothing but their good…
Saint Catherine of Siena