It is not light they need but strength, and strength permeates through the external balm of words and good example.

Far from rejecting such a good man as you, He never even abandons a wicked man who hopes for His mercy.

I hope that this man can be won over by your bearing charitably with him, advising him prudently, and praying for him. This is what I do for your family in general and for you in particular.

And what are we doing if we are not doing God's Will?

People are made in such a way that even the holiest ones are liable to offend one another.

Never betray His principles for any reason whatsoever, and take great care not to spoil God's affairs by too much haste in them.

Remember the maxim of the Romans which states that by union and counsel we can achieve anything.