6th May in the life of Charles Cardinal Lavigerie

As for me, I am content to certify that the priest I have chosen for the services of the Government and of the Most Reverend Vicar Apostolic is trustworthy in virtue of his faith and integrity.

5th May in the life of Charles Cardinal Lavigerie

The sacrifice has been accomplished, the ties have been broken and I belong only to you. I only hope for one joy alone and that is to bring you the heavenly gifts and see you accept them.

4th May in the life of Charles Cardinal Lavigerie

It would no longer simply be the expression of the Doctor of Carthage, ‘Blood of martyrs, seed of Christians’; the blood of your sons from then on was visibly the inexhaustible source of the African apostolate!

3rd May in the life of Charles Cardinal Lavigerie

Your three martyred sons are alive! They live in God, for whose love they shed their innocent blood. They live forever in the grateful memory of the Church, their Mother – that their sacrifice honoured so greatly.