Letter 28

To Jacobus, Presbyter and Monk. Those who have adorned the vigor of their youth with virtuous labor come happily to old age, gladdened by the memory of their past victories, and freed from further struggle by the arrival of those years. I think your piety possesses this joy, and that you carry your old age the more lightly for the memory of the labors of your youth.

Letter 28 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... To Jacobus, Presbyter and Monk. They who have made the vigour of their manhood bright by virtuous industry hasten happily towards old age, gladdened by the recollection of their former victories, and for old age's sake rid of further struggle. This joy I think your own piety possesses, and that you bear your old age the more easily for the recollection of the labours of your youth.