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661defend the sacred Truth, and to spread that truth, on ground that has already beenplowed, dug up and broken in pieces by so many catastrophes... and this may evenbe the beginning of a solution to all of the contemporary social problems. We inparticular, regarding our conversion as a very special and totally undeserved giftof God’s mercy, consider such a union, such a determination, and the offering ofour whole life to Christ the Lord, as our own very clear and strict obligation.However, I think that it would be imprudent for you to insist overly, oreven to dwell even slightly on our plan to set ourselves up as a definite andpermanent unit, having a fully-developed organization, and as already established.There is much prejudice, especially in Poland, against new foundations, newreligious communities, new rules. At least it appears that way to me. Stop,therefore, at general expressions indicating that our present union is somethingreal. Our union has a government; 909 and it is our intention to remain united. Toobad that I do not have the time to write more about this. But, I trust that the HolySpirit will do a better job filling in, and will tell you what I would have wished towrite.I repeat, do not represent us as in conflict with the parties, especially me;say as little as possible about me, for it is not necessary at this time, for example,in conversation with Adolph 910 or Ordęga 911 , particularly with Czartoryski, who issurely highly regarded by the Popiels by reason of his position. However,underscore this very clearly: that we advise our own people and those who areclose to us not to join any of the political parties, whether democratic oraristocratic for on both sides the older impulses and dominant ideas are notChristian. And although, especially among the aristocrats, there can be peoplewho believe and practice their faith, these people (because they lack logic and donot accept religion as a complete foundation for their thought and conduct) on allsocial, political and moral questions think and speak like some Tory or Whig,909 Our community exists under authority.910 Adolph Zaleski.911 Joseph Ordęga.