9th March in the life of Charles Cardinal Lavigerie

Concerning the material world, I have also a few serious remarks to make. The news which reaches you, my dear Sons, must show you how what is happening in France is becoming more and more menacing, vis-a-vis both society and, more particularly, religion.

Après l'entrée solennelle dans son église, le cardinal Fitzgerald prie devant l'autel entouré du curé et d'un diacre

7th March in the life of Charles Cardinal Lavigerie

For my part, indeed, I shall not cease to pray and weep, as long as there is a breath of life in me, and the first thing that I shall do when appearing before God, if He deigns to grant mercy to my soul, is to ask pardon for him.

6th March in the life of Charles Cardinal Lavigerie

Several of the activities which were only being planned have now become realities. Our cathedral has come on quickly and is almost finished. I am hoping to inaugurate it on 25th March on the feast of the Annunciation. I am afraid that, as always happens, it is going to cost me more than the original estimate.