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Italian letter to "Eminenza Reverendissima". Presumably the Nuncio. About sending people to Nigeria.

Draft letter from probably the Prior to the local Bishop inquiring about confirmations, and stating that Mother Mary Martin has left Glenstal.

On a letter received from the Nuncio.

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Caritas
Glenstal Priory
Murroe
July 1936

My dear Father,

When I next meet Dom David, I hope to have news of you.

All is very quiet here, going as peacefully as befits a monastery. The Clerk of the Weather has never stopped weeping since you left, so the two guests—Vincent and Miss Moynagh—are experiencing very bad weather.

I received a very kind letter from His Excellency in response to mine. He had written to Dom Dominic but had received no reply.

I am, of course, very glad to know that Father Prior at Glenstal approves of the decision you have reached regarding the foundation and erection of a medical society or mission. There may be an opportunity for him to discuss the whole matter upon his return from Belgium. Meanwhile, I am still awaiting a reply from Rome regarding the questions I sent on your behalf.

Rest assured that he will be more than happy to assist you in any way he can. Beaucotte joins me in sending you our best wishes until we meet again.

Will you write to me from London? I shall be in Dublin to meet you. I wrote today to Father Whitney to inform him of our decision.

We are moving forward with the work as a lay society at home, as it will likely be through his vicariate that we proceed first.

Last night, I could not help but think how strange it all is—going back to Calabar. If the mission is established there, it will be exactly as the instruction from the Pope to Bishop Thanahai in 1893. When I was placed in the novitiate in Africa, I wonder if I failed Him by returning home. I would not have done so except for my vow of obedience.

I spoke to Father John today regarding the painting and the roof, as there had been no progress. I also mentioned the trimming of the trees around the house, as they block air from reaching the pantries and light from entering the dormitory.

I hope you are getting some rest and that the Holy Spirit enlightens you for the future of your work here. I now see so clearly what my task must be—to sacrifice everything and accomplish His will, focusing on the essentials and not allowing my energy to be drained by external concerns until we are firmly established as a society. Then, we can embrace much more.

I have received a blessing from God in the form of very humble but solid souls to build upon. They remind me of Christ’s chosen few at the beginning of the Apostolic School, and I trust He will send me more as I move forward in His will—those with the necessary qualifications as well.

I shall write again as soon as I have more news. I wish I could do more for you now, but nothing can be decided in your absence.

I pray for you often, dear Father, in gratitude for all you have done for us, the poor children of Mary. Each night, we offer a special prayer for you.

Come back well for God's work, and take care of yourself as much as possible. You have hard years ahead, but nothing is too difficult for those who love.

Your unworthy child in God,
Marie Martin

Caritas
Glenstal Priory
Greenbank
Saturday

My dear Father,

I hope you were not disappointed that I was not at the tram this morning. I was ready and all set to go in by bus when I got a ring from you, but as no ring came—and my sister had a bad cold—I remained here in prayer. I know you will write any instructions you have for me.

I slept well from yesterday to last night. It is a great relief that the letter has gone in God’s name. I fear so much delay owing to Holy Week coming so soon, etc. They would not accept your envelope for registration owing to the tears at the bottom, so you should have seen me trying to copy yours.

I rang up Father Paschal—he, like myself, is relieved that the letter has gone. He advises me to do nothing further about the issue of Cork until we have an answer, which he says I shall probably receive by this day week.

Today, I have an appointment with Father Burke at 3 p.m., so I shall thank him and say it is an admirable suggestion, but it is better to do nothing until I receive an answer from P. de Fide with instructions.

Much work of preparing the ground can be done these days so that when we have something definite, we can go ahead with love, joy, and trust.

While it is good to know there is a chance of another diocese, this will only be considered if Cashel is closed to us ,unless you definitely prefer not to have the extra burden of M.M.M. at Glenstal. We would all like to remain with you if this is God's Will and if we can continue to help you at Glenstal in a very humble way.

We must have patience and see what is the Will of God, which will be shown to us by events and circumstances. I live by faith and have great charity, praying that our dear friend Henry may show some definite change in his attitude toward things.

Tomorrow, I shall see Miss Dunne and perhaps manage Cappagh and some other likely places for vocations.

When do you think I should return I shall try and have done all I know I can do at present by Monday evening or Tuesday.

Yesterday, I met Father Theil. He has promised to help me with vocations but would like to have something definite or even a letter from someone in authority to show me subjects. I said the only letters I had were from Ms Moynagh, Father Whitney, and Bishop Shanahan. He asked for a copy of these. Could you let me have a copy of the one from Bishop Shanahan? I have not got one, as I sent the original to Rome.

Ask my children to pray very earnestly these days and to live in great recollection and love.

I forgot to mention to you that I left Miss O'Rourke in charge this time.

Now, Father, to the most important matter—to thank you with all my heart for having come up to Dublin and remaining so long. But it was, to my mind, necessary that His Excellency should be clear of all you wish regarding how you are to help us with your great support. I need it.

Mary Martin to Father. Gratitude to the Nuncio.

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My dear Father,

I was glad to receive your unexpected letter this morning. I know how happy you are to be back in your Monastery again, and for this reason, I found it very hard to ask you to remain over, but I felt it was necessary, especially if it is ever to be that we remain at Glenstal.

I have just written to His Excellency trying to express my gratitude, which is impossible. Did you ever see such trouble and kindness? I know full well that it is he alone who will be able to guide us safely in our delicate situation, putting all my trust in God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and through Our Mother.

This time, in a sense, to say being under Benedictine influence in a country such as Ireland will not make my work so easy to accomplish. I realized this from the beginning, but if it is the Will of God. He can and will remove all obstacles and prejudices that may be there. On the other hand, He may want the Novitiate house elsewhere, which will be shown to us by events.

I was speaking on the phone yesterday to His Excellency. He told me you had gone, and that you were answering. He has placed himself absolutely at my disposal at any time, so I asked him in my letter today if I could avail myself again of his counsel and direction when I receive the letter from Rome.

Is there any reason for me remaining up here? Would it not be better now? I enclose the bills I paid, including the one that has come several times from Maguire and Gatchell for the porridge pot. O Connor took off 2 /- so the whole came to 5.19.9

I hope Miss O'Rourke and Miss Moycugh will manage things well tomorrow morning for you. I am anxious to make them more responsible in case I should have to be away for any length of time. The fish has been ordered for Wednesday and Friday.

I hope you were not too tired after all your rushing about. I am feeling very tired, so I remain quietly at home, trying to get my correspondence up to date and all my papers in order. I am preparing a copy of all Henry’s letters in case they are needed.

I am very sorry to hear Dom David is in bed with a cold. I feared this when leaving, but it would be better to return tomorrow evening and have these days in prayer with our Lord and doing my duty for Glenstal and M.M.M with my children, as I shall probably have to come up again very soon.

I did not see Fr. Burke on Saturday; he was called away. It was providential, I think. At present, it is better to remain hidden with our Lord this week in prayer, taking no steps or moves till I hear from Rome. The devil gets so active and uses even the holiest people to destroy God's work.

It is hard to do anything solid or definite about vocations with P???? until we are recognized by either Rome or a bishop. - individuals, I can do something with, and thank God Miss ??? was much helped yesterday by our interview. She will probably make up her mind at Easter.

It is impossible to get them to take anything for it.

If you wish me to remain up here these few days, will you wire me tomorrow, unless you have already written directions which I will receive tomorrow morning? Otherwise, I shall return tomorrow evening and be with you all. I am ready to do whatever you wish.

With a heart full of love and gratitude to you for your generosity and kindness. I pray much for you and all.

Your child for God,
Marie

Letters and two invoices.

Letter concerning bank transfer of money

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