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.
