Secretariat of State

 of His Holiness

Vatican Palace, February 26, 1949

Illustrious Sir,

Your dedication and filial piety led you to offer the Holy Father the book, In Defense of Catholic Action, in which you show punctilious care and utmost diligence.

His Holiness rejoices with you for having explained and defended Catholic Action, which you know in its entirety and hold in high esteem, with penetration and clarity, so that it has become clear to everyone how opportune it is to study and promote this auxiliary form of the hierarchical apostolate.

The August Pontiff, with all his heart, presents his wishes that this work may bear rich and seasoned fruits, and that you may reap from it many and great consolations.

And as a token that this shall come to pass, he grants you the Apostolic Blessing.

For my part, with due consideration I remain devotedly yours,

G. B. Montini

Substitute Secretary of State

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