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UNDATED LETTERS
written between 1824 and 1833

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Letter 257

TO MARTA ANDREOLI
Condolence to a young girl.

HAIL TO JESUS AND MARY

Dearest Sister and Friend,
Lovere, 9 April.
News reached me of the misfortunes that have befallen
your family. I am at a loss for words to express my grief and
sorrow at this news. In all simplicity I do assure you that your
situation moves me to compassion. I can well understand the
grief that fills your heart at such misfortunes. Dearest Marta,
the loss you have had, the illness your dear ones at home are

still suffering from, are, humanly speaking, too immense and
hard to bear, and human nature cannot help feeling the whole
burden of it all. And yet, my dear, in the midst of all these
afflictions, lift your eyes to the Crucified Lord, look up to
Heaven and remember that in making you like him in suffering,
Jesus is offering you the greatest grace. Remember that
Heaven is yours, and there you will have a reward that

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