historical writings 928 desiring though for my writings to be burned319 (as they are not worthy to be read and are entirely unfruitful). I do not, however, dare to command anyone to [do this], as I am both internally and externally emptied [of such a right]. 7. For the Most Illustrious and Most Reverend Lord, my Bishop,320 because he has endured me in his diocese: may God be propitious and recompense and glorify [him], just as [He did] his predecessor,321 who did so much good to me. Indeed, to all who have supported and protected this tiny Congregation of the Immaculate Conception, inspired by God for aiding the faithful departed, I promise a double portion of great [goods] from the hand of God. For my persecutors, just as they already have experienced it, punishment is prepared — as it is dangerous to touch those protected by the Blessed Virgin Mary.322 8. To my most beloved Brothers in Christ, I recommend, most urgently and most eagerly, the love of God and neighbor, unity in mind, humility, patience, sobriety, modesty, faithful fulfillment of their vocation and firm perseverance in it, due honor for the Virgin conceived without stain, aid [marked by] full zeal for the deceased, observance of the religious Rule, discipline and religious perfection and an ever more fervent spirit. Let them remember that what they have vowed to God and the Most Elect Virgin is stored up for them as a most certain and reliable reward. 9. Above all, I desire, my most beloved [ones], that among you would flourish peace, concord, and mutual love. “Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way, you will fulfill the law of Christ” [cf. Gal 6:2]. May the God of peace and love guard you, direct you, defend and save you forever. To Him, in the one Trinity, be eternal glory, honor, praise, and in Himself, and in 319 In the Second (and last) Testament of 1699/1701, Fr. Papczyński does not renew this wish. 320 This was Bishop John Stanislaus Witwicki, the ordinary of Poznań (16871698). Cf. Pisma Zebrane, p. 1273, n. 4. 321 This refers to Bishop Stephen Wierzbowski, the predecessor of Bishop Witwicki, who died in 1687. Cf. Pisma Zebrane, p. 1458, n. 242. 322 This is confirmed by Fr. Wyszyński in VW (cf. VW, §§ 80-82: Positio, pp. 696-698).
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