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can for the good of others. I felt that Baby Jesus was pleased
with a word from me that I would wait even till Judgment Day
for the start of his Work, if he willed it so, and meanwhile to
devote my energies for the benefit of my neighbour. I don’t
know what path God wants me to go by; may He grant me the
grace to follow Him anywhere, and that is enough for me.
I earnestly commend myself to your prayer: for charity’s
sake, remember my poor Father too, sometimes. I need not
tell you anything about the Institute because I know you are
doing your utmost for it. I will just tell you that a day seems to
me a century, so great is my yearning for it to start. It gives me
great joy to hope that the good Giovanna, your Sister, may
have the good fortune of being among its first members,
though I do feel sorry for the pain of separating herself from
her dear ones.
I humbly ask your blessing: may it effectively obtain for
me some willingness to do good. With best regards.

8 January (1831).

Your devoted, grateful Daughter in J. C.
The Handmaid of Jesus and of Mary
B.C.

To Very Reverend Father
DON ANGELO BOSIO
LOVERE.

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