O thou who art turning thy face to God! Thy letter was received. From its
contents it became known that thy wish is to serve the poor. What wish
better than this! Those souls who are of the Kingdom eagerly wish to be of
service to the poor, to sympathize with them, to show kindness to the
miserable and to make their lives fruitful. Happy art thou that thou hast
such a wish.
Convey on my behalf to thy two children the utmost kindness and love.
Their letters have been received but, as I have no time, separate letters
cannot be written at present. Show them on my behalf the utmost kindness.