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Letter 137
TO LUCIA CISMONDI
Thoughts on Heaven - She urges her to found the Sodality of St Aloysius
- to comfort the Heart of Jesus - Her fear of abandoning Him - She
promises new rules for the Pious Union.
HAIL TO JESUS AND HIS MOST HOLY CROSS
HAIL TO MARY AND HER UNFAILING PATIENCE
My most gentle and beloved Sister,
It is with great joy that I sit down to write this letter. When I
speak and talk with you, my gentle Sister, a sense of gladness
settles in my heart and a sweet delight comes over my whole
being. How will it be then if I have the blessedness of enjoying
your company in Heaven? ... O dear Homeland! ... Your very
name is sweet! ... At the thought of it our heart overflows with
joy. Is it drawing near, perhaps?... If you go first, remember me,
I beg of you; I will do the same for you if I am fortunate enough
to be the first to step into Heaven.
I have received all your letters and also the booklet
about St Aloysius. I am glad that my letter with the practices
for Carnival Time attached to it has reached you at last.
I trust you have received another letter of mine with a copy of
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