Translation of Sr. Jane de Chantal’s letter.
Written by her own hand.

My very dear Sisters: I have learned more of your news through my nephew than by your letters: you did well to confide in him. He tells me that you will have during Lent four sermons a week, and in this way will see my Lord very often; it is enough to make you saints. May God convert this abundance of consolation which he gives you to the very great good of this dear flock. Amidst all these blessings remember to pray for us who are here deprived of all such assistance. It is true that we participate therein by the pleasure which we take in your good and consolation, because we are a part of yourselves, by the grace of God.

I say nothing to you my very dear friend in answer to what you say to me about the multitude of persons who address themselves to you: it is true that I do not think it is proper to attract them to the door, but for the rest, you can take the advice of my good Lord, so that in all things you may help the — . I said something to my nephew about the confessionals he is having made – these remarks you will learn from him. You must, my dear, be very careful that the workmen may not want materials. Consult Msr. Mingon about all these affairs and salute him often for me. I have written to most all of our Sisters. Salute them again for me, and all our friends. Adieu, my very dear Sister, my friend, may the good God render you all His.

I believe that you are now rid of that difficult work which you had to do and I am assured that you receive through my Lord continual consolation. My Savior, I supplicate you with all my heart to fill this dear soul which I cherish with all mine, with the abundance of your sweetness. My dear, I know that you see my very dear and very worthy Lord very often – at least, during Lent on account of the sermon, and I beg you, since I cannot do it myself, kiss his dear and blessed hand every time on my part, but as reverently and lovingly as you can, and assure him that we all are, as he knows, all his in Jesus. Amen.

Msr. Michel tells me that besides your usual ailments you have a daily fever. Tell me if this is true and take good care of yourself, my dear.