Comments and reflections on the departure of Dom David from Glenstal.

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Could you doubt that anyone will feel more deeply than myself the departure of Fr. David? And, whatever you may say, I think I fully realize what a loss it is for Glenstal. Even now, when the disagreement was growing every day, I felt his advice was so reliable and considered. God knows—and only He knows what arose between Fr. David and...well, I cannot say "myself," for he did not reproach me with anything but following too exactly the lines he thought unwise, but that I sometimes knew I was not free to change. Is Fr. Abbot right or not? The future will probably show, but I don't think I ever underestimated Fr. David as a counselor, faithful brother, and friend. In the past times, my position grew intolerable because everything was recalling us to the painful disagreement between him and my superior. I shall not say I am a victim, but I would not like to be thought a torturer. Even that painful situation did not prevent all efforts to keep Fr. David in Glenstal. Our hope is in God, and I am sure that He will provide for the best for M.M.M. and our little community.

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deeply than myself the denarture ot Er David a
And,whatever you may say,I think I fully realize
what a loes it is for Glenstal. Even now, when
the disagreement wes growtng every day, I felt
his gdvices so reliable ard coneidered. God knom.
And He knows only himaelf- what aroae between
Fr David and.. .well, I cannot say and myaelf,for
he did not reproach me anything but to follow
too exactly the lines he thought urwige, but thal
he iomex knew I was pot free to change. Is Fr Abb
ot right or not, future will probably whow. but
I dont think I ever underestimated Fr David as a
counsellor and faithful brot er and friend. on.
In the dast times my positior graw iptoler-
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us to the painful disagreement between him and
my superior. I shall not say 1 am a victim. but
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would not like to be thought a torturor. Even
that painful situatiop did not prevent all
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efforts to be in order to Keep Fr David in Glens
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Matters regarding Mother Mary's absence.

Letter enclosing copy of constitutions.

General letter

From Joseph Brosnahan fo the Corbally Cycling and Hiking Club, seeking permission to visit the grounds.

The letter is erroneously dated 1933. The true date is not known.

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Dear Reverend Frior,
The Mombers of the above Club wild bo
in the vicinity of Glentstal during their outing on
Sunday nezt, the sch of May. (Leatke, DelAil.9
I have been asked by the Committee
to write to you with a view to obtaining your permission
Eo visit the Grounds.
1 shall be tharkul for a reply.
Your Obedient Servant,

Letter giving scope of what is contained in file.

Mary Martin to Father. Speaking of how Father seems to have little interest left.

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My dear Father,

I was pleased to receive your very welcome letter. I regret to hear of Brother M.'s illness.

I have just received a wire from Mrs. Morpe, so I hope to meet her today, when I shall have firsthand news of you and all at Glenstal.

Your letter sounds very depressed, as if you have little interest left. May God, clear the way for you, and show you His Will in all things.

You have evidently forgotten, but in our last conversation, we spoke of a green and grey theme, with green as the school colors for blazers, etc. I sent you the patterns from Switzers, as Mother & I thought they were a beautiful color, and that the green would look well with the grey flannel.

However, I intend to do nothing until I hear from you about the tailor and also what Clerys did for you. I return the pattern of green for you to see at the edge of the grey.

I thought you had decided not to have black and striped trousers, and that you thought an all-grey suit would suit for Sunday for all. The bigger boys would have a grey tweed coat with grey flannels for everyday wear, and the small boys would have corduroy and pullovers. However, Mrs. Thorpe may have some news for me.

I felt so forcefully when I was speaking to you on all these questions last week that your mind was preoccupied. I do not wish to do anything you do not wish, but one must really come to a decision.

You did not say anything about the Matron. Have you heard anything?

The more I think of things, perhaps it might be well to have Miss McKenna who knows you, the place, and the difficulties, as you evidently had an idea of running ...

Letter from Sr. Magdalen requesting more information about Glenstal abbey.

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Caritas .
My dear Father
card this morning but disappointed to
Iwas pleased to receive your
hear you did not see the tailor
time is going on + little done O
fear.
Yesterday Wednesday I saw His Excellen
He adked for you + said he was
glad you were writing to His Eminence
The Cardinal S.P. de 7. Ithink it would
e well to send on the letter to
His Excellency as soon as possible.
He has advised me to rent a house
for the 1st year Ishall do +
have a applied for lists of houses
to rent. He thought the financial
burden would be to great on the
house we thought so suitable.
after this I met Dom David
he looks well + as good + active
as ever in his heart + mind
from there Iwent to the
[1936]
Greenbank
Monkstown
Thursday

the afternoon for the college _

Will you try to see Miss M. Hayes
the boys liked her
Unfortunately Imissed Ms Duff
St Baptist again.
bring to the account of work
for sometimes as Imust start off
again looking for a house torent.
I think it will be a great relief
to you when all the visitors go so as
to have time for all the things you have to
Have you arranged anything about the
lavatories? The sweep? I have severals
times reminded Fr. John nothing done
They will make pillows outof
Please remember me to my children +
thank them for this letter+ poetry- Ask
Miss Murphy to send glasses ago to me
I pray much for you. may God
strengthen +guide you in all things
We must both work hard in union
Very nice for a college tie the one
without the writing marked with x is my
choice also Mother. You can have them
green with grey strips or grey with green
strip.
Switzers is also sending you patterns
of grey Flannel for Blazers with a
green binding + the estimate.
2) Clerys. They are sending patterns
or suits + sketch. also grey flannel
for Blazers + Caps. Pullovers
weeks time about. Foot. Tall Jerseys
Pants Gym costumes etc. Ithought this
the most satisfactory for you
They will also send the patterns
Ihope you will be able to come to
a definite decision soon any how O
we can add in in ink_