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been in connection with this matter, I felt so confident that the
grace seemed to me practically granted. How things will turn
out, I do not know. The most proper thing is to place ourselves
in God’s hands, that he may do what he thinks best, for his
glory. I frankly confess to you that the news was a real blow to
me in many ways, and I, who hardly ever weep, could not
restrain myself from shedding tears, and freely, too. However,
I could not resign myself to the idea until, fully reassured by
the Lord, I said to him: «Lord, if you want him, take him; as for
me, I accept your Holy Will. This is a sacrifice that costs me
very much, but I offer it to you». There, I have revealed my
heart to you sincerely, just as it is.
I too beg you, for charity’s sake, to say just one Hail
Mary for my intention.
If you don’t mind, tomorrow I shall come to refer a word
said to me by a Nun; I will come a bit early not to rob other
people of the time.
I humbly beg you to bless me, while I gratefully express
my deep reverence for you.
3 March 1826.
Your grateful devoted Servant and Daughter in J. Christ
BORTOLAMEA CAPITANIO
To Very Reverend Father
DON ANGELO BOSIO
LOVERE.
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