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10 | Marchioness Donna Marianna Della Scala Del Pozzo | Castellazzo | 1722-01-01 | I implore Your Illustrious Ladyship not to trouble yourself to reply. I ask you simply to advise me by a line or two, or orally to the bearer, whether Dominic has gone to see our Illustrious and Very Reverend Bishop. If he has not, suggest to him not to go, as nothing can be done. I am as above. | 10 Marchioness DonnaMarianna Della Scala Del Pozzo (3)37 Castellazzo January 1, 1722 May Jesus Live! Most Illustrious Lady and My Revered Patroness, The grace of the Holy Spirit be in your heart. Last evening, the Feast of Saint Sylvester, I received a letter from the Most Illustrious and Reverend Bishop Fulvio Salvi, ... | 37. Paul explains why he cannot take a certain Dominic along with John Baptist when they leave for Mount Argentario. Already Paul is having a problem with the bishop of Sovana. |
100 | Thomas Fossi | Portercole | 29-March-1736 | Paul of the Cross | 100 ThomasFossi (2) Portercole March 29, 1736 J.M.J. Dearest in Christ, The letter you say you did not receive contained directions regarding the penances you asked me about. It was safely sent but not to you personally. I included it with a letter to the parish priest of Rio, and I know it was sent safely to Porto Fer... | 95. Danger came from pirates from the African coast who were under Turkish influence. |
101 | Sister Maria Cherubina Bresciani | House of Father James [Grazi] | 13-April-1736 | Paul of the Holy^ | 101 Sister MariaCherubina Bresciani (5) Piombino House of Father James [Grazi] April 13, 1736 Jesus and Mary be praised! My Daughter in Jesus Crucified, The grace of the Holy Spirit be always with you. Amen. On Wednesday, while in Livorno, I received your letter, dated in March. There you gave me notice of the happy de... | |
102 | Agnes Grazi | Saint Anthony | 19-April-1736 | Paul Danei of the Holy^ | 102 AgnesGrazi (24) Saint Anthony April 19, 1736 Jesus and Mary be praised! My Daughter in Jesus Christ, Blessed be the Divine Providence, which has not allowed me to write to you before now, seeing that I found myself away, etc. Now I say again what I have said at other times, that is, these external manifestations, s... | |
103 | Agnes Grazi | Saint Anthony | 26-April-1736 | Paul, Your True Servant in Christ | 103 AgnesGrazi (25) Saint Anthony April 26, 1736 May the sweetest Jesus live always in our hearts. Amen. My Little Daughter in Jesus Christ, In this post I received your letter. I should have much to say in reply, but time will not permit. This morning I had decided to leave for Viterbo. As soon as I made that decision... | 96. Saint John of the Cross. |
104 | Agnes Grazi | Orbetello | 21-June-1736 | Paul Danei | 104 AgnesGrazi (26) Orbetello June 21, 1736 J.M.J. My Daughter in Jesus Christ, On my arrival in Orbetello for the mission, which started yesterday morning, I found your letter, in which there are many superfluous things, especially the long explanation of a certain party with whom I cannot cooperate, other than with m... | |
105 | Francis Appiani | Saint Anthony | 26 -June-1736 | Paul Danei | 105 FrancisAppiani (3)97 Saint Anthony June 26, 1736 J.M.J. Dear One in Christ, The purest love of Jesus and the effects of his divine grace be always in our hearts. Amen. On my arrival from the holy mission, I found your welcome letter, dated May 8. Oh! how much I rejoice that His Divine Majesty is having you walk the... | 97. This letter shows Paul’s advice for one who is entering upon a more simplified prayer life. He is following the teaching of Saint John of the Cross, whom he quoted in the earlier letter to Agnes Grazi, April 26, 1736. 98. According to legend, Saint Alexius, in the fifth century, left home on the evening of his wedd... |
106 | Agnes Grazi | Saint Anthony | 29-June-1736 | Paul Danei of the Holy^ | 106 AgnesGrazi (27) Saint Anthony June 29, 1736 May the sweet Jesus live always in our hearts. My Dear Daughter in Christ, Last evening I received your letter. I rejoice that God takes all your happiness away to teach you to serve God with greater purity of intention. Oh, how good it is to be on the cross with Jesus wi... | |
107 | Agnes Grazi | Saint Anthony | 1736-08-01 | Paul of the Holy^ | 107 AgnesGrazi (28)100 Saint Anthony August 1, 1736 … I end and ask for the fullness of the divine blessing for you. When you are speaking of me with anyone, do not share anything that I write you. Simply ask them to pray for me. It is necessary to recommend very much the Retreat to God. Many good things depend on that... | 100. Only a fragment of this letter remains. |
108 | Sister Maria Cherubina Bresciani | Saint Anthony | 2-August-1736 | Paul of the Holy^ | 108 Sister MariaCherubina Bresciani (6) Saint Anthony August 2, 1736 May the sweet Jesus live always in our hearts. My Daughter in Jesus Christ, A short while ago I received your letter, dated July 8. I reply I would be happy to come to serve the sick nun you point out to me, if the air were not so dangerous. My confes... | |
109 | Agnes Grazi | Saint Anthony | 9-August-1736 | Paul of the^ | 109 AgnesGrazi (29) Saint Anthony August 9, 1736 May the Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ be always in our hearts.101 My Daughter in Christ, Yesterday, I received your letter. I see things are going as usual; so from now on there is no point in writing so minutely about all your imaginations; they have no importance. T... | 101. "May the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ be always in our hearts." This is the motto that speaks of the spirituality of Paul, the core of his spirituality and the goal of his preaching ministry, which was to meditate on and promote the memory of the love of God revealed in a preeminent way in the Passion and Deat... |
11 | Marchioness Donna Marianna Della Scala Del Pozzo | Castellazzo | 13-January-1722 | Paul Francis, Least of the Poor of Jesus | 11 Marchioness DonnaMarianna Della Scala Del Pozzo (4) Castellazzo January 13, 1722 Blessed be the most Holy Name of Jesus. Most Illustrious Lady and my Revered Patroness, I received your esteemed letter Sunday evening and a discipline, which was enclosed in it. May God reward you for the charity you exercise toward me... | |
110 | Ottavio Barbari | Saint Anthony | 14-August-1736 | Paul Danei | 110 OttavioBarbari (1)102 Saint Anthony August 14, 1736 J.M.J. Illustrious Sir and Revered Patron, The grace of the Holy Spirit be always with you. Amen. Some days back I summoned the courage to include with your letter one directed to Signore Thomas, your worthy relative. Now I am once more daring to ask you to carefu... | 102. Barbari was a relative of Thomas Fossi and a resident at Porto Longone, Elba. The next letter to Francis Appiani is the letter Paul asks Barbari to deliver. |
111 | Francis Appiani | Saint Anthony | 14-August-1736 | Paul Danei of the Holy^ | 111 FrancisAppiani (4) Saint Anthony August 14, 1736 May the sweet Jesus live always in our hearts. Amen. My Dear Friend in Jesus, I was given your letter on Sunday morning, and God knows how precious it is to me, for I read in it the refinement with which God is treating your soul. But you might say to me: "How so, Fa... | 103. John 15:20. 104. Imitation of Christ, Book II, Chapter 12, 7. 105. Luke 22: 28-30. 106. Cavalieri was listed at Mount Argentario on October 10, 1736, and remained with the community until the end of 1742. 107. Ribera, Barberi, and Garascon were owners of boats. Paul used them to deliver letters and packages. |
112 | Agnes Grazi | Saint Anthony | 22-August-1736 | Paul, Your Unworthy Servant | 112 AgnesGrazi (30) Saint Anthony August 22, 1736 Jesus and Mary be praised. My Daughter in Jesus Christ, In the last post I received your letter, and since things are going as usual, it is not necessary to repeat the advice given. Avail yourself of what was already said, especially about continuing to cut off with gre... | |
113 | Thomas Fossi | Orbetello | 26-August-1736 | Paul | 113 ThomasFossi (3) Orbetello August 26, 1736 J.M.J. Dear Sir, This morning, on returning to the house in Orbetello, I received your welcome letter, and I am replying immediately because the bearer wishes to depart. You need to bow your head to the Divine Will since that is the rule for all perfection. Serve God in acc... | |
114 | Agnes Grazi | Saint Anthony | 30-August-1736 | Paul of the Holy^ | 114 AgnesGrazi (31) Saint Anthony August 30, 1736 May the lovable Jesus live always in our hearts. Amen. My Beloved Daughter in Jesus Christ, Last evening I received your letter, and it was very pleasing to me in several respects. Now I am surer than ever of the Divine Will regarding the direction of your soul. You tel... | |
115 | Agnes Grazi | Saint Anthony | 27-September-1736 | Paul, Your True Servant in Jesus | 115 AgnesGrazi (32)108 Saint Anthony September 27, 1736 May Jesus Live! My Daughter in Jesus Christ, I have returned from the holy mission, loaded down with precious mortifications. The devils persecuted us with rage and men with good will, so I wish to believe. Enough. Much prayer is needed for storms are arising on e... | 108. Paul sees himself in terrible storms. The mission in Pitigliano ended amid opposition. Later, on December 11, 1736, writing to Frances Lucci of Pitigliano, he mentions this mission again. |
116 | Agnes Grazi | Saint Anthony | 3-October-1736 | Paul of the Holy^ | 116 AgnesGrazi (33) Saint Anthony October 3, 1736 May the pure love of Jesus and the effects of divine grace be always in our hearts. Amen. My Beloved Daughter in Jesus Christ, In the regular mail I received your letter, and on my arrival at the Retreat, I was given another by Signora Marianna, dated August 14, and I b... | |
117 | Sister Maria Cherubina Bresciani | Saint Anthony | 10-October-1736 | Paul of the Holy^ | 117 Sister Maria CherubinaBresciani (7) Saint Anthony October 10, 1736 May the purest love of Jesus and the effects of his divine grace be always in our hearts. Amen. My Beloved Daughter in Jesus Crucified, Yesterday, October 9, I received your letter, dated September 14. I confess in all truth that it was more pleasin... | |
118 | Thomas Fossi | Saint Anthony | 10-October-1736 | Paul of the Holy^ | 118 ThomasFossi (4) Saint Anthony October 10, 1736 May the sweet Jesus live always in our hearts. Dear Friend, The grace of the Holy Spirit be always with you. Amen. Yesterday, the ninth of this month, I received your welcome letter, dated September 6. In reply I say to you: 1. I rejoice that you have internal and exte... | |
119 | Agnes Grazi | Saint Anthony | 11-October-1736 | Paul of the Holy^ | 119 AgnesGrazi (34) Saint Anthony October 11, 1736 May Jesus, who is the fire of love, inflame our hearts. Amen. My Daughter in Jesus Crucified, I received your letter today, but I cannot respond to it adequately. I am not very well, for my illness is not over. I am still indisposed since my original fever came back to... | 109. Gerson was a theologian of the 15th century and a popular spiritual writer. |
12 | Sisters and Brothers | Saint Stephen | 21-February-1722 | Paul Francis, Least Servant of the Poor of Jesus Christ | 12 Sisters and Brothers38 Saint Stephen February 21, 1722 May the most holy peace of Jesus Christ, which exceeds all understanding, preserve our hearts. I, Paul Francis, your brother, a most miserable sinner and most unworthy servant of the Poor of Jesus Christ, am by divine decree about to leave these parts to go and ... | 38. Before leaving Paul wants to offer his sisters and brothers some spiritual advice. This letter reminds us of theIntroduction to the Devout Lifeof Saint Francis de Sales. |
120 | Agnes Grazi | Porto San Stefano | 24-October-1736 | Paul of the Holy^ | 120 AgnesGrazi (35) Porto San Stefano October 24, 1736110 May the sweet Jesus live always in our hearts. My Beloved Daughter in Jesus, Yesterday, I received your letter, in which I see the mercies God continues toward your heart. But what does God want of my beloved daughter if not a great humility and total contempt o... | 110. It seems that this letter is to be dated 1736, for Paul is at Porto San Stefano, where "the ship is about to leave." Amedeo dated this letter 1736, but he stated it could be anywhere from 1734 to 1737 when Agnes Grazi was living in Viterbo. |
121 | Sister Maria Cherubina Bresciani | Porto Longone | 26-October-1736 | Paul of the Holy^ | 121 Sister MariaCherubina Bresciani (8) Porto Longone October 26, 1736 Written in haste. J.M.J. My Daughter in Jesus Christ, I believe that by this time you will have received my letter with the one enclosed for your cousin, to whom I have written with all the emphasis possible, so I have nothing more to tell you. All ... | |
122 | Ottavio Barbari | Saint Anthony | 20-November-1736 | Paul Danei | 122 OttavioBarbari (2) Saint Anthony November 20, 1736 May Jesus Live! Dear Don Ottavio, The urge that Jesus gives me encourages me to write to you without ceremony and request you take care of the enclosed letter, addressed to your cousin. Since this weighs heavily upon me as a concern for the greater glory of God, I ... | |
123 | Francis Appiani | Porto San Stefano | 25-November-1736 | Paul of the^ | 123 FrancisAppiani (5) Porto San Stefano November 25, 1736 On a mission of charity. May the pure love of Jesus be always in our hearts. Dear Friend in Jesus Christ, I am answering your welcome letter, which I received yesterday morning, and I tell you in the Holy Spirit through the Apostle Saint James: "Consider it all... | 111. The Retreat did not open until September 14, 1737. 112. Elenora Ludovisi-Boncompagni was Princess of Piombino. |
124 | Agnes Grazi | Orbetello | 29-November-1736 | Paul of the Holy^ | 124 AgnesGrazi (36) Orbetello November 29, 1736 May our sweet Jesus live always in our hearts. My Beloved Daughter in Jesus Christ, Yesterday, I received your letter here in Orbetello, and it pleases me much. Oh, may our good God be ever blessed, for he gives us a share in his cross! Take good care of these precious so... | |
125 | Francis Appiani | Saint Anthony | 10-December-1736 | Before your coming, we will write again. | 125 FrancisAppiani (6) Saint Anthony December 10, 1736 May the sweet Jesus live always in our hearts. Dear Son, The time draws near to say farewell to the world. The devil in rage arms himself to attack your spirit. He is preparing for a great battle, and the arms he will use to attack are many. Along with others, ther... | |
126 | Frances Lucci | Saint Anthony | 11-December-1736 | Paul of the Holy^ | 126 FrancesLucci (5) Saint Anthony December 11, 1736 J.M.J. Dear Friend in Jesus Christ, The grace of the Holy Spirit be always with you. Amen. I received your letter and thank you in Jesus for the charitable memory you cherish of me. And I give you part in my poor prayers. May you double that charity for me and have i... | |
127 | Agnes Grazi | Orbetello | 13-December-1736 | Paul of the Holy^ | 127 AgnesGrazi (37) Orbetello December 13, 1736 May our sweet Jesus live always in our hearts. My Beloved Daughter in Jesus, This is the second letter I am writing to you in the same mailing, for yesterday I received your long letter, on which I have something more to say. You explain yourself at too great a length and... | |
128 | Agnes Grazi | Saint Anthony | 28-December-1736 | Paul, Your Servant in God | 128 AgnesGrazi (38) Saint Anthony December 28, 1736 Jesus and Mary be praised. My Daughter in Jesus Christ, Rejoice that you continue to drink from the bitter chalice of Jesus, which seems to be bitter, but is very sweet to the palate of the soul. With regard to that locution, which you heard from that servant of God, ... | 113. Paul is speaking about candidates to the Passionist life. |
129 | Agnes Grazi | Orbetello | 3-January-1737 | Paul, Your True Servant | 129 AgnesGrazi (39) Orbetello January 3, 1737 In the most Holy Name of Jesus. Amen. My Beloved Daughter in Jesus, Last evening I received your welcome letter, for I see that His Sovereign Majesty wills to bring to perfection for his greater glory the work that he has begun in his infinite mercy. May his Holy Name be fo... | |
13 | Marchioness Donna Marianna Della Scala Del Pozzo | Castellazzo | 24-October-1723 | Paul Francis, Most Unworthy Hermit | 13 Marchioness DonnaMarianna Della Scala Del Pozzo (5) Castellazzo October 24, 1723 May Jesus Live! May Mary Most Holy Live! Your Most Illustrious Ladyship, May the grace of the Holy Spirit sanctify your soul. I have received your esteemed letter, in which I read the desire your Ladyship has to know what spiritual exer... | 39. Vespers was the afternoon part of the Divine Office, the official prayer of the Church. Major feasts had special psalms, hymns, and prayers on the vigil (First Vespers) as well as on the feast day (Second Vespers). |
130 | Father Bartholomew Cianchini | Saint Anthony | 5-January-1737 | Paul Danei, Missionary | 130 FatherBartholomew Cianchini (1)114 Saint Anthony January 5, 1737 Jesus and Mary be praised. Dear Friend, May the pure love of Jesus and the effects of his divine grace be always in your heart. Amen. I received your welcome letter, and in reply I repeat what I wrote in invitation before Christmas on the way to Rio. ... | 114. Cianchini was a priest from Marciana of the island of Elba, who showed signs of a vocation to the Passionists, but did not persevere. |
131 | Agnes Grazi | Saint Anthony | 9-January-1737 | When you write me, do not make speeches about my person in any way, but simply tell me what is happening with you. Pray for me. | 131 AgnesGrazi (40) Saint Anthony January 9, 1737 Jesus and Mary be praised. My Beloved Daughter in Jesus Christ, Yesterday, I received your usual, long letter. I thank God for the favors he communicates to your soul. Be faithful in serving this good Father. Your letters, more or less, are almost all alike so there is ... | |
132 | Agnes Grazi | Orbetello | 24-January-1737 | Paul Danei of the Holy^ | 132 AgnesGrazi (41) Orbetello January 24, 1737 Jesus and Mary be praised. My Beloved Daughter in Christ Jesus, I received your letter, but was unable to reply, for it was not in time for the post. I tell you with brevity that I see the divine work in you more and more clearly. Therefore, continue with your accustomed r... | |
133 | Agnes Grazi | Saint Anthony | 9-February-1737 | Paul of the Holy^ | 133 AgnesGrazi (42) Saint Anthony February 9, 1737 Espousals of Saint Catherine May the lovable Jesus live always in our hearts. My Beloved Daughter in Jesus Christ, I received your letter yesterday. It was very dear to me, for I see that the Sovereign Good continues to give the treasures of his graces. Oh, how much I ... | |
134 | Francis Appiani | Orbetello | 19-February-1737 | Paul Danei of the Holy^ | 134 FrancisAppiani (7) Orbetello February 19, 1737 Jesus and Mary be praised. Dear Son, Shortly after I arrived from Rome, I received your welcome letter, and I rejoice that your heart is always more resolved to belong entirely to God. May Jesus live, who has prepared infinite treasures of grace and blessing for you, i... | |
135 | Sister Maria Cherubina Bresciani | Orbetello | 19-February-1737 | Paul Danei of the Holy^ | 135 Sister MariaCherubina Bresciani (9) Orbetello February 19, 1737 Jesus and Mary be praised. Most Reverend Sister in Christ, My Daughter in Jesus, On my return from Rome I received your welcome letter, and I rejoice that your heart is always resolved ever more to be all for God. I did not receive your other letter, t... | |
136 | Agnes Grazi | Saint Anthony | 28-February-1737 | The Poor Sinner Paul | 136 AgnesGrazi (43) Saint Anthony February 28, 1737 The Passion of Jesus and the Sorrows of Mary Most Holy be always in our hearts. Amen. My Beloved Daughter in Jesus Christ, Yesterday, I received your very long letter. There were not a few superfluous things that had been gone over at other times. God be blessed. In r... | |
137 | Agnes Grazi | Orbetello | 7-March-1737 | Paul, Your Unworthy Servant | 137 AgnesGrazi (44) Orbetello March 7, 1737 Jesus and Mary be praised. My Beloved Daughter in Jesus Christ, Today, I received you welcome letter and thank God for the trials he sends me and sends you. What does it matter, my daughter, if your father, when it pleases God, takes hammer and nails to spiritually crucify on... | |
138 | Agnes Grazi | Saint Anthony | 21-March-1737 | Paul of the Holy^ | 138 AgnesGrazi (45) Saint Anthony March 21, 1737 May the lovable Jesus be always in our hearts. My Beloved Daughter in Jesus Christ, I am your debtor for two letters that I received in two posts. But do not be surprised that the first was given me on Sunday. The other came later because the one to whom it was consigned... | |
139 | Maria Johanna Venturi Grazi | Saint Anthony | 24-March-1737 | Paul of the Holy^ | 139 Maria Johanna Venturi Grazi (1)115 Saint Anthony March 24, 1737 Jesus and Mary be praised! Short Regulation for Signora Maria Johanna Grazi: 1. In the morning let your first glance be to the Crucifix, your first sigh his wounds. Get dressed with holy thoughts, considering how Jesus was clothed after his scourging, ... | 115. Maria Johanna Ventura Grazi is Agnes’ sister-in-law. Paul gives her detailed instructions on how to pray and conduct her spiritual life. This is the first preserved letter of Paul’s twenty-four letters to her. She testified at the Processes for Paul’s beatification. |
14 | Sister Maria Elena Zerboni | Castellazzo | 24-October-1723 | Paul Francis, Most Unworthy Hermit | 14 Sister Maria ElenaZerboni (1)40 Castellazzo October 24, 1723 May Jesus Live! Most Reverend Mother, Yesterday, I received your esteemed letter, in which I read your devout sentiments that made me certain that you have not forgotten to remember in your prayers this poor sinner. May Jesus, our Infinite Goodness, reward... | 40. Sister Maria Elena Zerboni was a religious in the convent of the Annunciation in Alessandria. |
140 | Francis Appiani | Saint Anthony | 28-March-1737 | Paul of the Holy Cross | 140 FrancisAppiani (8) Saint Anthony March 28, 1737 Jesus and Mary be praised. Dear Son in Jesus Christ, May the Passion of Jesus be always in your heart. Amen. The other day I received your welcome letter, in which I read the struggles of your spirit, occasioned partly by the devil and partly by flesh and blood. Oh! m... | |
141 | Agnes Grazi | Saint Anthony | 4-April-1737 | Paul, Your Servant in Jesus Christ | 141 AgnesGrazi (46) Saint Anthony April 4, 1737 Jesus and Mary be praised. My Beloved Daughter in Jesus Crucified, I read in your letter of the loving visit of Jesus during your sickness, and I had expected that. May his Holy Name be praised. Amen. Courage, my daughter. Now is the most opportune time to show true fidel... | |
142 | Francis Appiani | Talamone | 9-April-1737 | Paul Danei of the Holy^ | 142 FrancisAppiani (9) Talamone April 9, 1737 J.M.J. Dear Friend, The Passion of Jesus be always in your heart. Divine Providence has sent to us the hermit of the Most Holy Madonna of Mount Marciana. I want to let you know that I had already written my reply to your letter, in which I gave you final plans for your arri... | |
143 | Agnes Grazi | Orbetello | 12-April-1737 | Paul, Your True Servant | 143 AgnesGrazi (47) Orbetello April 12, 1737 The Passion of Jesus and the Sorrows of Mary Most Holy be always in our hearts. Amen. My Beloved Daughter in Jesus Crucified, I received your letter and can say it is dearer to me than the last time, for I see that my daughter in Jesus Christ is willingly on the Cross of the... | |
144 | Francis Appiani | Orbetello | 17-April-1737"" | Paul of the^ | 144 FrancisAppiani (10) Orbetello April 17, 1737 May Jesus Live! May the Flame of Divine Love always burn in our hearts. Amen. I believe you have received my letter, which I consigned to Signore Stefano of Longone. Therefore, I am not saying more, except that I agree Jesus is calling you into this holy solitude to spea... | |
145 | Agnes Grazi | Orbetello | 25-April-1737 | Paul of the^, Your Servant in God | 145 AgnesGrazi (48) Orbetello April 25, 1737 Jesus and Mary be praised. My Daughter in Jesus Christ, I received your letter. I wish you to write me only what is necessary and without going into minutiae so as not to strain your head while you are sick. Continue to break away from these imaginations and make your prayer... |
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