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We naturally feel ashamed of our failings and, after a
fall, we almost no longer dare to turn to God. But let
us take courage. The Lord is so good! ... The same
Jesus who overlooked the offenses of the Apostles and brought
them peace after His resurrection will also bring His peace to our
humbled and afflicted hearts. (Writings 205)

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Let not the thought of our littleness dismay us. It
must give us reason for greater confidence in Him
who is the supplement for everything and
everyone. (Letters 8)

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What a great and wonderful thing is the mail! It unites us
in spirit with persons dearest to us. It makes us spend
many happy hours. It gives us the possibility of offering
leisurely expression to the pleasant thoughts of friendship. It supplies
us with the means to transmit all our feelings, all the sentiments of our
hearts. (Letters 3)

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Let us avail ourselves of this divine messenger which is
the mail, to communicate to one another our joys and
sorrows, to laugh and cry together, to share our hopes
and our fears, to strengthen one another by mutual encouragement
on the arduous road of virtue. (Letters 3)

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Let us exchange best wishes for the Christmas and New
Year holy days, but let us leave it up to the good Jesus to
fulfill them in the manner and degree He deems best for
His glory and for our spiritual benefit. (Letters 244)

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We want to see fulfilled the wish thaT comprises all others:

(Letters 244) Salvator noster, salva nos, Christ our Savior, save us.