Writ of Empowerment, 1727

[thesmellypocket 1859]

Venerable Brothers, 

 

Having noticed the burden of work now upon me, and, in hope that it might augment, rather than hinder, the usual work of my ministry, both among the Brother Monks and among the people, both in Haense and abroad, I have decided to give Brother Pofferic Markunas, O.S.J., the use of my seal. That means, whatsoever he should bind in my name, shall be bound as if written by the office of the Auditor himself. Whatsoever he shall loose in my name, shall be loosed in like manner.

 

Be assured that I have total and utter trust in this man. Although young, and yet to be tonsured (Through my fault, not his), he is possessed of a virtue that magnifies our Lord and God, a humility that renders him a true son of St. Jude, and an appetite for this kind of work that is frankly, lacking in me. This kind and generous man has touched my heart with his honourable workings, and therefore I have no hesitation in making him my deputy, with a binding and lasting authority.

 

Your Slave in God,

 

Father Humbert, O.S.J.