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Letter 133

TO A PRIEST
Condolence on the death of his father.

HAIL TO JESUS AND HIS MOST HOLY CROSS

Very Reverend Father,

I am at a loss how to start this letter. On the one hand I
am sorry to bring back to mind a thing that weighs so heavily
on your heart; on the other hand my duty to share in your
distress impels me to mention it, though I am sorry I have to
do so. My dear ones at home and I were grieved to hear of the

unexpected demise of your good Father, and this makes it
even more difficult for me to find fitting words of comfort to
you, Reverend Father.
The only comforting thought I can offer you in your
bereavement is that God’s Will, however hard and painful, is
yet always loveable, for God does everything for the best.
Besides, you have good reason to be comforted at the thought
of the virtuous life of your good Father, for which there is no
doubt that God has willed to reward him.
Do all you can to raise your spirits, for God is watching over

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