We are called to wait with patience. What does that mean? Grin and bear it like a victim? No. Just the opposite. It means to live consciously, embracing the present moment, seeking to find in it a glimpse of the fullness of union with God, the ultimate desire of our heart. In each present moment, in each experience there is something God is revealing to us, something useful for our beatitude. We are to be patient because we see only a glimpse of the full picture. Each moment is like one piece of the puzzle of the full joy we are longing for. Each new piece that fits in this puzzle brings greater anticipation of seeing the completed picture.  That is why we need patience.