Letters

This is the description of the Letters CPT

17. To his Father, Vincent

Dear Father,1 Without even noticing it, we have already spent half a month of our vacation in the most healthy and happy atmosphere imaginable. We have total control of the twenty-four hours to sleep, study, carry on a conversation, pray, eat, and be free from any distraction. Everything is proceeding in the best way possible: …

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16. To A Seminarian Friend

I have taken a trip: Alba – Diano – Millesimo – Savona, which gives me so much to say: of the visit to the tunnel, of the Apennines, of the sea in semi-stormy weather, of the Shrine1, of the birthplace of Julius II and of Gabrielo Chiabrera2. I was also in Asti: an increase of …

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12. To A Seminarian Friend

Dear Friend, I am writing just a note to confirm what we had agreed upon: that I will be in Turin on Tuesday the 30th.1  I am in a world of hustle and bustle and yet in full solitude. My brother is getting married: Imagine the consequences.2 I never forget my friends and I hope …

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132. To Monsignor Joseph Pagella

Most Reverend Monsignor Vicar,   God knows with what sentiments my heart corresponds to the sentiments which you, Sir, expressed on behalf of the Chapter and the Seminary.1 To so many dear persons who already surround me with their affection I would offer each an affectionate word and make clear my desires and my prayers …

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131. To Monsignor Joseph Pagella

Dearest and most Reverend Monsignor Vicar,1 I have received and read your beautiful Circular Letter.2 I pray to God that the sentiments expressed by you in it, most Rev. Sir, in union with the Pastors of the other Dioceses, are reciprocated by the sentiments of the Clergy and the People of Acqui. I exchange with …

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