We learn from Anne Catherine Emmerich's visions how God the Father mercifully granted Christ visions of the communion of saints and martyrs from the ages to come. In His moment of torment, this glimpse and reminder of those who would commit their hearts to Him and join Him in heaven, was a soothing reminder of what would be made possible by His sacrifice.

These all died in faith, not having received what was promised, but having seen it and greeted it from afar. ... Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. – Hebrews 11:13; 12:1–2

With excerpts from:

• The Dolorous Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ by Bl. Anne Catherine Emmerich (https://bit.ly/3kaeP6l)
• The Mystical City of God by Ven. Mary of Agreda (https://bit.ly/3IhySaO)

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