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Then the Eternal God, turning the eye of His mercy
upon this soul, not despising her desire, but
granting her requests, proceeded to satisfy the last
petition, which she had made concerning His promise,
saying, "Oh! best beloved and dearest daughter, I
will fulfill your desire in this request, in order
that, on your side, you may not sin through ignorance
or negligence; for a fault of yours would be more
serious and worthy of graver reproof now than before,
because you have learnt more of My truth; wherefore
apply yourself attentively to pray for all rational
creatures, for the mystical body of the holy Church,
and for those friends whom I have given you, whom you
love with particular love, and be careful not to be
negligent in giving them the benefit of your prayers,
and the example of your life, and the teaching of
your words, reproving vice and encouraging virtue
according to your power.
"Concerning the supports which I have given you,
of whom you spoke to Me, know that you are, in truth,
a means by which they may each receive, according to
their needs and fitness. And as I, your Creator,
grant you the opportunity, for without Me you can do
nothing, I will fulfill your desires, but do not you
fail, or they either, in your hope in Me.
"My Providence will never fail you, and every man,
if he be humble, shall receive that which he is fit
to receive; and every minister, that which I have
given him to administer, each in his own way,
according to what he has received and will receive
from My goodness."
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