Xmas card - Lebbe to Mrs. Duffy

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Monastery: Glenstal Abbey, Murroe
Subject: Monastery, Monks, Religious Life
Creator: Glenstal Abbey
Place: Murroe, Limerick, Cashel Diocese, Diocese of Cashel
Language: English
Priors: Bede Lebbee

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day , and give us the grace of doing it well and with joy - as we
ent with Browne and Nolan's for the publication of my book on
ent with Browne and Nolan's for the publication of my book on

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Glenstal Priory pital only in January 1940 , but at three 1959 , I was already fair ce . I came here full of ideas , desire for action ; I had started ing for the Bus on the curb of Morehampton Road , on October 1st of this my land of adoption . And a minute of wind draft , wait- at Glenstal . But although I am included in them , I prefer to for leaving on St. Stephen's for a tour of three retreats , which finished me . How strange to our minds are the ways of Providence and the 5th since I am invalided . Of course , I was taken to hos- Dearest old friend . ly bad with a heavy bronchitis , and I had to be I've in bed the less , helpless , and seemingly useless condition that you know . to Make . Mrutz Gavan Duffy deflated all those beautiful plans , and reduced me to the hope - ten years now , this is the 10th Ymas I shall spend in Ireland . three days before I was , in order to be fit for the Feast ... and seaza this occasion , and tell you once more my gratitude toward 83 - 12 - 43 . You will receive a Xmas card from " the prior and community " with full heart a new life , wholly consecrated to the welfare God and yourself for our long and so dear friendship . Nearly 2023-09-28 ( 759

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But I cannot think it is useless . Although I use sometimes praising God's wisdom and infinite goodness . the present quite hopeful . he Hass . My only objection is that me-things ( but that can it is in Heaven " - where emigrated it is done in joy ,singing & that word , I know that no one is useless , when he leaves himself I hope you have good news of Haire . I am afraid I shall not to God for you all . still some good work for me ahead - and therefore I ask you to is to do my best according to this God's plan on me . Let us hose ways are not our ways . ' I sincerely hope that there is be arranged later on ) they put the price too high - 10/6 . I'd continue your good , helpful and comforting affection , to help vish ,then , and pray that God shows us every day the work of the like a hook that every clerical student and run could buy . But es , and tell her I do not separate her from the prayers I offer ent with Browne and Nolan's for the publication of my book on be able to write her ; but , please , convey to her my kindest view - fully in the hands of God " whose views are not our views , and day , and give us the grace of doing it well and with joy - as we You'll be pleased to hear that yesterday I signed an agree- all of that is the future , and in the hands of God - and "He made ever your friend . everyday in the Lord's prayer : " Why will be done on earth a