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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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