{"id":3278,"date":"2024-12-09T10:10:09","date_gmt":"2024-12-09T10:10:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/martiresparroquiasanpiox.org\/letters\/various-letters\/"},"modified":"2025-06-17T16:08:22","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T16:08:22","slug":"various-letters","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/martiresparroquiasanpiox.org\/en\/letters\/various-letters\/","title":{"rendered":"Various letters"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Undated, from Concepci\u00f3n Masi\u00e1 (the eldest of the sisters in the family, who passed away in 1927) to Ver\u00f3nica \n \n<\/h4>\n\n
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J.M.J<\/p>\n\n

[Jesus, Mary, Joseph]<\/p>\n\n

Valencia, San Juli\u00e1n<\/p>\n\n

20th of December<\/p>\n\n

To my dear sister Sister Mar\u00eda Ver\u00f3nica, in the most pure hearts of Jesus and Mary: \n \n<\/p>\n\n

My dear sister: I hope that when you receive this brief letter, you find yourself in good health. I am well, thanks to God.<\/p>\n\n

The purpose of this letter is to wish you joy during the current Christmas season and the New Year, hoping you celebrate it with much fervour and devotion. May you have a very happy season, and may the Child Jesus fill you with both spiritual and physical blessings. May He grant you all the graces and virtues you most need to be a good religious sister. I also ask you not to forget to pray for me to the Lord, as I truly need it. I pray for you every day, but I am the one in greater need because, as you know, I have a very bad temper. Therefore, the Lord will surely hear you better than He does me.<\/p>\n\n

You will also receive greetings from the Mother Prioress and the entire community. Please share these greetings with your Mother Abbess and the rest of your community. As for you, receive the affection of your sister, who does not forget you in Holy Communion.<\/p>\n\n

Sister Concepci\u00f3n Masi\u00e1<\/p>\n\n

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1936, From Sister Elvira (Convent of Agullent’s Superior) to Teresa Ferragud<\/h4>\n\n
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Long life to Jesus and Mary<\/p>\n\n

Mrs. Teresa Ferragud<\/p>\n\n

My dearest Mrs. Ferragud:<\/p>\n\n

Two letters in a row, to tell you not to worry about your daughters. If the time ever comes when they have to leave (which God forbid), they will stay at my house until someone can come for them. And if it were necessary, even more than that\u2014they would be cared for.<\/p>\n\n

Moreover, in everything they need at the Convent, despite our poverty, they will be cared for, as I truly appreciate them, just as I do Sister Felicidad; although she holds a bit of a grudge against me, we\u2019ll see how she takes it. However, I can assure you that we spent an entire year together in the novitiate without even the slightest shadow of disagreement between us\u2014so much so that Mother Manuela was amazed at the harmony and joy that reigned in our novitiate. So, with God\u2019s grace, I hope that if she improves, she won\u2019t have a hard time; any trouble she has will be self-inflicted. \n \n<\/p>\n\n

I\u2019m waiting with open arms for her, and for you as well. You know that in this convent, you are like Saint Joseph in heaven\u2014not requesting, but commanding. I\u2019m already making you Abbess ahead of time, and when you come, I\u2019ll be at your service. Do you hear me?<\/p>\n\n

The time you have left in this life should be spent with your little daughters, and I don\u2019t want to miss out either. \n \n<\/p>\n\n

Purificaci\u00f3n, Bautista, your sister, your little nun, and especially Seraf\u00edn, must accept my offer. And Juan\u00edn will be my favorite child\u2014truly, no nonsense. What doesn\u2019t come naturally to me, I don\u2019t say. Your friend in Jesus.<\/p>\n\n

Sister Elvira<\/p>\n\n

I forgot to thank you for the bran and everything else you constantly give us.<\/p>\n\n

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24th of February 1936, from the Convent of Benig\u00e1min’s chaplain to Mar\u00eda Jes\u00fas<\/h4>\n\n
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\u00a024th of February 1936<\/p>\n\n

Reverend Sister Mar\u00eda Jes\u00fas Masi\u00e1<\/p>\n\n

In response to yours, I must inform you that, by order of the mayor, the entire community was required to leave yesterday afternoon. In two vehicles, they departed for Valencia, and this morning I was assured that they are indeed there.<\/p>\n\n

Here, the mobs\u2014led by the mayor\u2014are very unruly. Therefore, we do not know what fate awaits the convent.<\/p>\n\n

Yours in Christ, Vicente Albi\u00f1ana, Chaplain.<\/p>\n\n

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26th of August 1936, from Elvira to Teresa<\/h4>\n\n
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Letter from Sister Elvira to Teresa<\/p>\n\n

Agullent, 26th of August 1936<\/p>\n\n

Mrs. Teresa Ferragud<\/p>\n\n

My dearest lady: We would have gladly taken everything your daughters have here, but it was not possible. Now, with trips being made to Madrid, it is even less feasible. Since Concha has to move houses, it is necessary to send a truck for everything they have here as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n

We are in good health and eager to hear from you and see my little sisters.<\/p>\n\n

I won\u2019t write more, you will understand the reason. Greetings to all my dear family there, a hug for your daughters, and kisses for Joaqu\u00edn. \n \n<\/p>\n\n

And you, take good care of yourself and count on your most affectionate Sister Elvira.<\/p>\n\n

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9th of May 1956, from Mr. Baltasar Argaya, postulator of the Cause, to San Pio X’s parish priest.<\/h4>\n\n
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Reverend Father Mr. Jos\u00e9 M\u00aa. Alonso<\/p>\n\n

San P\u00edo X’s parish priest<\/p>\n\n

Algemes\u00ed<\/p>\n\n

Valencia 9th of May 1956.<\/p>\n\n

My dear friend:<\/p>\n\n

I\u2019m eager to see you to have a long conversation about the triumph of our Martyrs, especially Teresa Ferragud. She has taken the crown. The Pope had words of unexpected praise for her and said, \u201cShe is greater than the mother of the Maccabees.\u201d<\/p>\n\n

It is a shame that none of her relatives came on this pilgrimage. The Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice medal, which had already been awarded to her, would have been personally bestowed by the Pope. No one understands or can explain why no one from Algemes\u00ed came, starting with the parish priests and ending with the last of the faithful. In Rome, everyone asked me about Do\u00f1a Teresa’s daughter and the priests of Algemes\u00ed. I was in a difficult position trying to justify these inexplicable absences.<\/p>\n\n

The process continues, and I believe the Apostolic Process will soon begin, elevating those currently considered Servants of God to the status of Venerable. \n \n<\/p>\n\n

I ask you not to mention this sorrow I carry to Do\u00f1a Encarnaci\u00f3n, as this is a time not for sadness but for immense joy for the families of the Servants of God. I\u2019d like to talk to you in depth to clearly understand what is happening in Algemes\u00ed so we can address any issues that may exist. You have a great saint in Algemes\u00ed, and we must exalt her above all the miseries, which are many, and the materialism that corrodes Christian society. Algemes\u00ed now belongs to the annals of Ecclesiastical History. Let us work to ensure it remains so.<\/p>\n\n

Eager to see you soon and share my joys and sorrows with you, I send you warm greetings. Yours affectionately in Christ, your friend.<\/p>\n\n

Send a warm and joyful greeting to Do\u00f1a Encarnaci\u00f3n. I hope to see her soon.<\/p>\n\n

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23rd of February 1961, from the Bishop of Mondo\u00f1edo, to Purificaci\u00f3n Masi\u00e1<\/h4>\n\n
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Mrs. Purificaci\u00f3n Masi\u00e1 Ferragud<\/p>\n\n

Algemes\u00ed<\/p>\n\n

Highly esteemed Do\u00f1a Purificaci\u00f3n:<\/p>\n\n

I received the magnificent box of oranges you sent me. A thousand thanks! May God repay your charity.<\/p>\n\n

I understand that the beautiful Parish of St. Pius X was inaugurated and that you are now preparing the transfer of the remains of your saintly mother and sisters, saints in the fullest sense of the word, as I believe. Pope Pius XII, in a conversation with me, referred to your mother as the “Mother of the Maccabees of the 20th century.”<\/p>\n\n

Once again, expressing my gratitude and entrusting myself to your prayers, I extend my regards and blessings. Yours affectionately in Christ. \n \n<\/p>\n\n

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Undated, from Concepci\u00f3n Masi\u00e1 (the eldest of the sisters in the family, who passed away in 1927) to Ver\u00f3nica + J.M.J [Jesus, Mary, Joseph] …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":242,"parent":3023,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3278","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/martiresparroquiasanpiox.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3278","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/martiresparroquiasanpiox.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/martiresparroquiasanpiox.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/martiresparroquiasanpiox.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/martiresparroquiasanpiox.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3278"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/martiresparroquiasanpiox.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3278\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3512,"href":"https:\/\/martiresparroquiasanpiox.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3278\/revisions\/3512"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/martiresparroquiasanpiox.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3023"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/martiresparroquiasanpiox.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/242"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/martiresparroquiasanpiox.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3278"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}