Letter 26

Festal. The Lord's fountains of kindness flow unceasingly for those who believe — but something more is conveyed by the celebrations that preserve the memory of the greatest of his gifts, when they are observed with genuine devotion. We have just now celebrated the sacred feast and enjoyed its blessing, and so we greet your piety in this way — for the custom of the feast and the law of love both require it.

Letter 26 Please help support the mission of New Advent and get the full contents of this website as an instant download. Includes the Catholic Encyclopedia, Church Fathers, Summa, Bible and more — all for only $19.99... Festal. The fountains of the Lord's kindness are ever gushing forth with good things for them that believe; but some further good is conveyed by the celebrations which preserve the memory of the greatest of benefits to them that keep the feasts with more good will. We have just now celebrated the rites and enjoyed their blessing, and thus salute your piety, for so the custom of the feast and law of love enjoins.