human
My son, believe me that the day you go yourself to the house of God, the day you knock at its door, it will open wide, and the angels will draw aside to let you pass. The Gospel cannot lie, and it declares that there is more joy over one sinner that repents than over ninety and nine just persons who need no repentance. You will be much better welcomed than you expect, and be sufficiently my friend to think that the old priest you leave here will not remain inactive, and that he and the convents he can influence will pray their best for you.
gpt
I will see, said Durtal, really moved by the affectionate tone of the priest,
human
I will see. I cannot decide thus, unexpectedly; I will think. Ah! it is not simple.
gpt
Above all things pray, said the priest, who had reached his door.
human
I have on my side sought the Lord much that He would enlighten me, and I declare to you that the solution of La Trappe is the only one He has given me. Ask Him humbly, in your turn, and you will be guided. I shall soon see you again, shall I not?
gpt
This, then, was the design the priest was ripening, with his air of not concerning himself with it at all.