Letter. 17-To his nephew.(1)

J. X. P.
St. Paul's Retreat, Harold's Cross, Mount Argus, Dublin, Ireland. 21st January, 1882.

My dear nephew,
Thank you for your lovely letter which I received. I am, delighted to hear that you and all the family are ivell. Thank God, I too am very well. Thank you for your kind wishes for a happy and holy New Year. Let us ask the Infant Jesus to give us the virtue of patience and of complete submission to the will of God in all that we do and in all the suffering we have to bear, especially in our last, illness and at the hour of our death. Let us ask him not only for the strength to be able to resist temptation and persevere in his divine love, but also for the grace of being able to pray always, since through prayer we acquire divine love and perfection, perseverance and eternal happiness. May our divine saviour share the eternal glory of heaven with us. Amen.

I was delighted to hear that my dear uncle, the old mayor, is still enjoying good health. Give him my kindest regards. May God fill the rest of his days with every grace and blessing. May Jesus and Mary live in his mind, his memory, his will, and, above all, in his heart. Amen. Give everyone my best wishes, especially my dearest brother the parish priest of Arnstenvade. I wish to thank everyone for all the prayers they have offered fbr me. I do not forget to pray for you all; I make a special memento for you before the altar at Mass each day.

My superiors send their best wishes. I hope this letter finds you all well.

May the almighty and merciful Lord, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, bless and protect you all.

I remain in the loving hearts of Jesus and Mary,
Your affectionate ffectionate uncle,
Fr. Charles of St Andrew, Passionist.

Letter 17--Notes

1. Summ. p. 369, L. 53