Letter (number unidentified). To the Nuns of Veas, Toledo, 1578

Poverty and trust in God, St. Teresa dissuades the nuns from going to Granada.

. . . TO fear being in want of what you need, seems to show little confidence in our Lord, for He watches over the tiniest insed: and provides it with food. My daughters, trust all your cares and interests to our good Jesus: try to serve Him, and I assure you that He will never fail nor desert you/

Your house has only been founded a short time, and to run away from it at once would not look well. Wait a few years, and see how matters turn out. If our Lord does not set them right, it will be a sign that He wills you to go elsewhere; then you can do as your Superiors think best . . .

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