Letter (number unidentified). To the Ven. Anne of Jesus, Prioress of Veas, Avila, towards the end of December, 1578

77?' Saint recommends the nuns to open their conscience to St. yohn of the Cross.

... I am indeed surprised, my daughter, at your making such unreasonable complaints, considering that my Father, Fray John of the Cross, visits you, for I assure you that, since he left, I have found no one like him in all Castile, nor is there any one who inspires souls with such fervour on their road to heaven. You should all recognize that you possess a priceless treasure in that saint. Each nun should lay open her soul to him; she will discover how it will profit her, and will advance rapidly in the spiritual life and perfection, for our Lord has given him special grace for such guidance. . .