Letter 157. To Mother Péronne Marie de Chatel

Superior at Grenoble. [Annecy, 1618.] Vive > Jésus!

My dearest Sister,—I shall not cease looking out anxiously for news of you until you can tell me that you hold yourself above all these little trickeries of the imagination. Then¹ know they will not be able to do you much harm, and then, too, you will not stop to look at them, but will walk by the path of holy humility and confidence in God. He takes pleasure in entirely governing souls who repose in Him and who desire not strength, nor skill, nor experience, nor capacity, save that which His goodness bestows upon them in the measure of their requirements. I did not think his Lordship had written to you, but he will. It is pitiable to see how he is overwhelmed amidst all the visitors who are staying with him. I do not know how I can ask him about Sister Jeanne Marie.² Speak about her to your good father, M. Dulme, and let us know his opinion, for to have it is important. The more I am in touch with this good father the better I recognise his