To those who survived the Second World War, Saint Faustina’s Diary appears as a particular Gospel of Divine Mercy, written from a twentieth-century perspective. — John Paul II
Sister Faustina wanted to be a great saint, raised to the glory of the altar (Cf. Diary 150). Many a time not only did she write about this desire but also unwaveringly strove to be a saint. Her determination was unusual. She wrote:
“My Jesus, You know that from my earliest years I have wanted to become a great saint; that is to say, I have wanted to love You with a love so great that there would be no soul who has hitherto loved You so”(Diary 1372).
