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We also grieve greatly when we receive the news about your blessed daughter. With all this, knowing the wisdom of your mind and the height of your soul, we are quite confident that you will place yourself above this kind of waves. Of course, it is impossible not to be sad; but we ask you to do this in moderation and remember that human affairs are perishable, that this kind of misfortune is common to everyone, that this is the general law of nature and the definition of God, the common Master of us all. This is not death, but departure and migration from worse to better. Thinking in this way, bear your grief courageously and thank the humane God. True, the blow is all the more severe because so recently you experienced another similar one; but the more brilliant is the crown for patience, the higher will be your reward if you endure misfortune with gratitude and praise. Do not make us grieve too much, and give us the news that our letter has brought you benefit. Take the trouble to notify us about this; and write that the cloud of your deep sadness has dissipated and the pain of the wound that struck you has subsided significantly. Having received such a notification, we will then bombard you with our letters, because we passionately value the peace of your nobility, enjoying from your modesty always sincere and genuine respect, respect and love. Constantly remembering this, we maintain the liveliest affection for you, although we are removed to the very ends of the world. The paragraphs in the text were arranged by us. – Editorial staff of “ABC of Faith” From Kukuz, probably in the year 405. You might be interested in: