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Letter 143

TO LUCIA CISMONDI
She urges her to have greater courage and trust in God - She promises
the Articles and Rules for the Hospital.

HAIL TO JESUS AND MARY

Dearest Sister,

Yesterday I offered my holy Communion for you; it
seems to me the Lord spoke to my heart and said that he
wants you to have a greater trust in Him and more courage

even in the most arduous and audacious works. He will always
be with you and by his grace you will carry out everything well.
He promises you all this but on your part, too, you must have
the utmost trust in him. He expects that from you, for his
greater glory.
I am enclosing for you the novena to our beloved Patron
Saint Joseph. I hope it will reach you in time.
I have told our Reverend Superior what you wanted me
to say; he said that as soon as he arrives at Breno he would
let you know. That will not be so soon, however, because he is
not keeping so well. In particular, he is so hoarse that his voice
can scarcely be heard when he speaks.

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