Letter 4

Festal. The Creator of our souls and bodies has showered good things on both together. At the very time of the sacred feast he sent us the rain we so longed for, clearing away any shadow of sadness from our celebration. We have praised our generous Lord with full hearts, and now, as is our custom, we send this festal letter and beg your piety to uphold us in prayer.

Letter 4 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 Creator of our souls and bodies has given His bounty to both, and at one and the same time has overwhelmed us with good things that both heart and senses can feel. At the time of the sacred feast He has given us the rain we so much longed for, that our celebration might be clear of sadness. We have praised our bountiful Lord, and now as we are wont write a festal letter and address your piety with the request that you will aid us with your prayers.