SOCIAL WORK (poor, Rural Farm School, workers, social work, Pedro Anitua)
- We reflected on what the first redeemers must have felt when facing hardships… We remembered the goal of the Mercedarian Order, which is the love of captives and of the poor. (p. 234)
- We have decided to travel to Vitoria to propose two new foundations to the Bishop: a school in Bilbao and a rural farm school in order to benefit young women living in the “caserios” … (p. 240)
- The rural farm school intends to benefit those young women who stay at home and who have nothing geared for them at this time. (p. 240)
- Yesterday, Fr. Pedro Anitua was here and made me a gratifying proposal that fulfills the desire that God gives me of rendering social work among working people. (p. 284)
- The proposal that Fr. Pedro Anitua made us on the 26th to do social work will fulfill this desire. I’ve asked him for a concrete plan in writing. (p. 285)
- In front of me, I have a very stirring letter from Pedro Anitua. In it, he appears to be in accord with everything that we are doing. In regard to the offer that he made us to be in charge of the school in Vitoria for the children of workers, I have asked that he clarify a few points that I think are important to know before presenting the plan to the council for their study and subsequent approval… In any event, I will propose it to the council. I’ve already let Fr. Pedro Anitua know that if for any reason we cannot accept his proposal, I would personally be very disappointed. (p. 292)