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	;[1]:What joy it was for me when, returning to the Bay of Islands after an absence of 13 months spent almost entirely in continuous travels and without news, not even from the mission here, I was handed your dear letter dated October 10, 1841, on August 24, 1842!<ref> Baty returned to the Bay of Islands on August 24, 1842, from the mission of Māhia, where he had spent "ten months minus a few days," from September 30, 1841, to July 10, 1842 (cf. document [[Girard0216\|216]], § 1-2; [[Girard0233\|233]], § 5 and 13; and below, § 6). On the way, he stayed several days during August 1842 in Auckland with Father Forest and Brother Déodat (cf. document 186, § 3, 5). </ref> Please accept my sincere thanks for all the good things you say to me, both regarding my advancement in perfection and for the news you relate, which, far from providing me with subjects for frivolous distractions, are for me great motives for salutary reflections and encouragement.		;[1]:What joy it was for me when, returning to the Bay of Islands after an absence of 13 months spent almost entirely in continuous travels and without news, not even from the mission here, I was handed your dear letter dated October 10, 1841, on August 24, 1842!<ref> Baty returned to the Bay of Islands on August 24, 1842, from the mission of Māhia, where he had spent "ten months minus a few days," from September 30, 1841, to July 10, 1842 (cf. document [[Girard0216\|216]], § 1-2; [[Girard0233\|233]], § 5 and 13; and below, § 6). On the way, he stayed several days during August 1842 in Auckland with Father Forest and Brother Déodat (cf. document 186, § 3, 5). </ref> Please accept my sincere thanks for all the good things you say to me, both regarding my advancement in perfection and for the news you relate, which, far from providing me with subjects for frivolous distractions, are for me great motives for salutary reflections and encouragement.
	;[2]:If I have waited so long to respond to you, please believe that it was not indifference but rather an abundance of urgent occupations that caused the delay. May Jesus and Mary be known, praised, and loved. If we can glimpse the loving designs of Providence, I believe we can say that we are approaching the end of a long and distressing trial, but always amiable since we must think that it is according to the designs of our sovereign Master. It is to be hoped that after having participated in what the great apostle said, "tædet nos etiam vivere,"<ref> Cf. 2 Corinthians 1:8: "For we do not want you to be unaware, brothers, of the affliction we experienced in Asia, for we were so utterly burdened beyond our strength that we despaired of life itself." </ref> we will be able to see by the effect that we must also say: "omnia possum in eo qui me confortat."<ref> Philippians 4:13: "I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.”</ref>		;[2]:If I have waited so long to respond to you, please believe that it was not indifference but rather an abundance of urgent occupations that caused the delay. May Jesus and Mary be known, praised, and loved. If we can glimpse the loving designs of Providence, I believe we can say that we are approaching the end of a long and distressing trial, but always amiable since we must think that it is according to the designs of our sovereign Master. It is to be hoped that after having participated in what the great apostle said, "tædet nos etiam vivere,"<ref> Cf. 2 Corinthians 1:8: "For we do not want you to be unaware, brothers, of the affliction we experienced in Asia, for we were so utterly burdened beyond our strength that we despaired of life itself." </ref> we will be able to see by the effect that we must also say: "omnia possum in eo qui me confortat."<ref> Philippians 4:13: "I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.”</ref>
	;[3]: A brochure of 56 pages in the language of New Zealand has been published, and the downcast hearts, the disgusted minds have risen as from a tomb; the tireless zeal of Bishop Pompallier is currently achieving unexpected successes in the Hokianga station. For several weeks now, there has hardly been a day here that does not provide us with great consolations; there are tribes buried in the most dreadful indifference that are taking an admirable leap; there are individuals and sometimes parts of tribes that are returning from error to truth. The Anglican bishop<ref> George Augustus Selwyn (1809-1878), the first Anglican bishop of New Zealand, arrived in Auckland on May 30, 1842 (cf. [[Girard0178\|document 178]], § 3 and note 8). </ref> has made almost a half-tour of New Zealand on foot without any mention of the changes he has made in minds. Divine Providence has coincided the appearance of the Catholic book with measures adopted by the Anglicans that greatly displease the New Zealanders, such as collecting their money when they go to participate in the communion! May the good Lord draw glory from His enemies! It is to be hoped that with help from above and the charity of the faithful, the other stations in New Zealand will take on a different face. We must wait with patience, vigilance, zeal, and prayer! The poor ignorant New Zealanders, seduced by the appearance of love and truth, who were once so haughty against their Catholic compatriots and against us, are now downcast and disappointed; as time reveals the secrets of the heart, the misguided minds are beginning to see a truth that they could not perceive before and that they did not want to believe when it was preached to them.		;[3]: A brochure of 56 pages in the language of New Zealand has been published, and the downcast hearts, the disgusted minds have risen as from a tomb; the tireless zeal of Bishop Pompallier is currently achieving unexpected successes in the Hokianga station. For several weeks now, there has hardly been a day here that does not provide us with great consolations; there are tribes buried in the most dreadful indifference that are taking an admirable leap; there are individuals and sometimes parts of tribes that are returning from error to truth. The Anglican bishop<ref> George Augustus Selwyn (1809-1878), the first Anglican bishop of New Zealand, arrived in Auckland on May 30, 1842 (cf. [[Girard0178\|document 178]], § 3 and note 8). </ref> has made almost a half-tour of New Zealand on foot without any mention of the changes he has made in minds. Divine Providence has coincided the appearance of the Catholic book with measures adopted by the Anglicans that greatly displease the New Zealanders, such as collecting their money when they go to participate in the communion! May the good Lord draw glory from His enemies! It is to be hoped that with help from above and the charity of the faithful, the other stations in New Zealand will take on a different face. We must wait with patience, vigilance, zeal, and prayer! The poor ignorant New Zealanders, seduced by the appearance of love and truth, who were once so haughty against their Catholic compatriots and against us, are now downcast and disappointed; as time reveals the secrets of the heart, the misguided minds are beginning to see a truth that they could not perceive before and that they did not want to believe when it was preached to them. Undoubtedly, those of our confreres who have already received their crown, prostrated at the feet of the thrones of Jesus and Mary, ask for the conversion of the souls they have come to seek from so far as the price of their sufferings! You are therefore quite right to remind me of these comforting and instructive words: “Let not your heart be troubled.”[ Cf. John 14:1] “He will not allow the righteous to be moved forever.”[ Psalm 55(54):23] May God grant, when it pleases Him, the increase to the work of His servants and may He give them the sentiments and all the qualities they must have.
	Undoubtedly, those of our confreres who have already received their crown, prostrated at the feet of the thrones of Jesus and Mary, ask for the conversion of the souls they have come to seek from so far as the price of their sufferings! You are therefore quite right to remind me of these comforting and instructive words: “Let not your heart be troubled.”[ Cf. John 14:1] “He will not allow the righteous to be moved forever.”[ Psalm 55(54):23] May God grant, when it pleases Him, the increase to the work of His servants and may He give them the sentiments and all the qualities they must have.
	;[5]: To prolong the pleasure I have in conversing with you, my dear Reverend Father, for your consolation and even for your edification, I want to extract from my journal the particulars of a journey and a stay I made to the south of East Cape in this northern part of New Zealand.		;[5]: To prolong the pleasure I have in conversing with you, my dear Reverend Father, for your consolation and even for your edification, I want to extract from my journal the particulars of a journey and a stay I made to the south of East Cape in this northern part of New Zealand.
	;[6]: On September 30, 1841, Bishop Pompallier landed me at the peninsula of Mahia where I was to stay for about three weeks, from where the mission ship was to take me back to Auckland; but in the meantime, having learned of the martyrdom of Father Chanel, he made the journey to the tropics and I remained at my post alone, amidst the natives, the shortage of brothers and lack of funds not allowing for a companion to be left with me. But, marvelous thing! Religion unites hearts; the poor catechumens, who were no more than a hundred in this place, the others having returned to their countries from which war had once driven them, these catechumens became for me as many children as soon as they were able to associate with me.		;[6]: On September 30, 1841, Bishop Pompallier landed me at the peninsula of Mahia where I was to stay for about three weeks, from where the mission ship was to take me back to Auckland; but in the meantime, having learned of the martyrdom of Father Chanel, he made the journey to the tropics and I remained at my post alone, amidst the natives, the shortage of brothers and lack of funds not allowing for a companion to be left with me. But, marvelous thing! Religion unites hearts; the poor catechumens, who were no more than a hundred in this place, the others having returned to their countries from which war had once driven them, these catechumens became for me as many children as soon as they were able to associate with me.

Merv at 01:32, 8 December 2024

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	;[1]:What joy it was for me when, returning to the Bay of Islands after an absence of 13 months spent almost entirely in continuous travels and without news, not even from the mission here, I was handed your dear letter dated October 10, 1841, on August 24, 1842!<ref> Baty returned to the Bay of Islands on August 24, 1842, from the mission of Māhia, where he had spent "ten months minus a few days," from September 30, 1841, to July 10, 1842 (cf. document [[Girard0216\|216]], § 1-2; [[Girard0233\|233]], § 5 and 13; and below, § 6). On the way, he stayed several days during August 1842 in Auckland with Father Forest and Brother Déodat (cf. document 186, § 3, 5). </ref> Please accept my sincere thanks for all the good things you say to me, both regarding my advancement in perfection and for the news you relate, which, far from providing me with subjects for frivolous distractions, are for me great motives for salutary reflections and encouragement.		;[1]:What joy it was for me when, returning to the Bay of Islands after an absence of 13 months spent almost entirely in continuous travels and without news, not even from the mission here, I was handed your dear letter dated October 10, 1841, on August 24, 1842!<ref> Baty returned to the Bay of Islands on August 24, 1842, from the mission of Māhia, where he had spent "ten months minus a few days," from September 30, 1841, to July 10, 1842 (cf. document [[Girard0216\|216]], § 1-2; [[Girard0233\|233]], § 5 and 13; and below, § 6). On the way, he stayed several days during August 1842 in Auckland with Father Forest and Brother Déodat (cf. document 186, § 3, 5). </ref> Please accept my sincere thanks for all the good things you say to me, both regarding my advancement in perfection and for the news you relate, which, far from providing me with subjects for frivolous distractions, are for me great motives for salutary reflections and encouragement.
	;[2]:If I have waited so long to respond to you, please believe that it was not indifference but rather an abundance of urgent occupations that caused the delay. May Jesus and Mary be known, praised, and loved. If we can glimpse the loving designs of Providence, I believe we can say that we are approaching the end of a long and distressing trial, but always amiable since we must think that it is according to the designs of our sovereign Master. It is to be hoped that after having participated in what the great apostle said, "tædet nos etiam vivere,"<ref> Cf. 2 Corinthians 1:8: "For we do not want you to be unaware, brothers, of the affliction we experienced in Asia, for we were so utterly burdened beyond our strength that we despaired of life itself." </ref> we will be able to see by the effect that we must also say: "omnia possum in eo qui me confortat."<ref> Philippians 4:13: "I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.”</ref>		;[2]:If I have waited so long to respond to you, please believe that it was not indifference but rather an abundance of urgent occupations that caused the delay. May Jesus and Mary be known, praised, and loved. If we can glimpse the loving designs of Providence, I believe we can say that we are approaching the end of a long and distressing trial, but always amiable since we must think that it is according to the designs of our sovereign Master. It is to be hoped that after having participated in what the great apostle said, "tædet nos etiam vivere,"<ref> Cf. 2 Corinthians 1:8: "For we do not want you to be unaware, brothers, of the affliction we experienced in Asia, for we were so utterly burdened beyond our strength that we despaired of life itself." </ref> we will be able to see by the effect that we must also say: "omnia possum in eo qui me confortat."<ref> Philippians 4:13: "I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.”</ref>
	;[3]: A brochure of 56 pages in the language of New Zealand has been published, and the downcast hearts, the disgusted minds have risen as from a tomb; the tireless zeal of Bishop Pompallier is currently achieving unexpected successes in the Hokianga station.		;[3]: A brochure of 56 pages in the language of New Zealand has been published, and the downcast hearts, the disgusted minds have risen as from a tomb; the tireless zeal of Bishop Pompallier is currently achieving unexpected successes in the Hokianga station. For several weeks now, there has hardly been a day here that does not provide us with great consolations; there are tribes buried in the most dreadful indifference that are taking an admirable leap; there are individuals and sometimes parts of tribes that are returning from error to truth. The Anglican bishop<ref> George Augustus Selwyn (1809-1878), the first Anglican bishop of New Zealand, arrived in Auckland on May 30, 1842 (cf. [[Girard0178\|document 178]], § 3 and note 8). </ref> has made almost a half-tour of New Zealand on foot without any mention of the changes he has made in minds. Divine Providence has coincided the appearance of the Catholic book with measures adopted by the Anglicans that greatly displease the New Zealanders, such as collecting their money when they go to participate in the communion! May the good Lord draw glory from His enemies! It is to be hoped that with help from above and the charity of the faithful, the other stations in New Zealand will take on a different face. We must wait with patience, vigilance, zeal, and prayer! The poor ignorant New Zealanders, seduced by the appearance of love and truth, who were once so haughty against their Catholic compatriots and against us, are now downcast and disappointed; as time reveals the secrets of the heart, the misguided minds are beginning to see a truth that they could not perceive before and that they did not want to believe when it was preached to them.
	For several weeks now, there has hardly been a day here that does not provide us with great consolations; there are tribes buried in the most dreadful indifference that are taking an admirable leap; there are individuals and sometimes parts of tribes that are returning from error to truth. The Anglican bishop<ref> George Augustus Selwyn (1809-1878), the first Anglican bishop of New Zealand, arrived in Auckland on May 30, 1842 (cf. [[Girard0178\|document 178]], § 3 and note 8). </ref> has made almost a half-tour of New Zealand on foot without any mention of the changes he has made in minds. Divine Providence has coincided the appearance of the Catholic book with measures adopted by the Anglicans that greatly displease the New Zealanders, such as collecting their money when they go to participate in the communion! May the good Lord draw glory from His enemies! It is to be hoped that with help from above and the charity of the faithful, the other stations in New Zealand will take on a different face. We must wait with patience, vigilance, zeal, and prayer! The poor ignorant New Zealanders, seduced by the appearance of love and truth, who were once so haughty against their Catholic compatriots and against us, are now downcast and disappointed; as time reveals the secrets of the heart, the misguided minds are beginning to see a truth that they could not perceive before and that they did not want to believe when it was preached to them.
	Undoubtedly, those of our confreres who have already received their crown, prostrated at the feet of the thrones of Jesus and Mary, ask for the conversion of the souls they have come to seek from so far as the price of their sufferings! You are therefore quite right to remind me of these comforting and instructive words: “Let not your heart be troubled.”[ Cf. John 14:1] “He will not allow the righteous to be moved forever.”[ Psalm 55(54):23] May God grant, when it pleases Him, the increase to the work of His servants and may He give them the sentiments and all the qualities they must have.		Undoubtedly, those of our confreres who have already received their crown, prostrated at the feet of the thrones of Jesus and Mary, ask for the conversion of the souls they have come to seek from so far as the price of their sufferings! You are therefore quite right to remind me of these comforting and instructive words: “Let not your heart be troubled.”[ Cf. John 14:1] “He will not allow the righteous to be moved forever.”[ Psalm 55(54):23] May God grant, when it pleases Him, the increase to the work of His servants and may He give them the sentiments and all the qualities they must have.
	;[5]: To prolong the pleasure I have in conversing with you, my dear Reverend Father, for your consolation and even for your edification, I want to extract from my journal the particulars of a journey and a stay I made to the south of East Cape in this northern part of New Zealand.		;[5]: To prolong the pleasure I have in conversing with you, my dear Reverend Father, for your consolation and even for your edification, I want to extract from my journal the particulars of a journey and a stay I made to the south of East Cape in this northern part of New Zealand.

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