Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord
V. Rev. Father President, S.J.
General Congregation of the Society of Jesus
Dear Father President,
On behalf of Fr. Carlos Azpiroz; Master of the Order, and the whole Order of Preachers, we send you and the delegates of the General Congregation our heartfelt congratulations and promise of prayers for a blessed outcome to your General Congregation and the election of a new Father General.
With deep esteem for the Society of Jesus and all that it has contributed to the Church, we are confident that the Lord will grant the delegates wisdom to discern faithfully the path that the Holy Spirit is leading the Society at this point in history.
Father Carlos is deeply appreciative for the friendship of Father Kolvenbach to our Order over these past several years in which he not only has led your Society with profound wisdom, but also has proved to be a brother to all who share in our common consecrated life.
Again, we assure you of our friendship and of our prayerful support.
Sincerely in Christ Jesus,
fr. Edward M. Ruane, O.P.
Vicar of the Master of the Order
