Quote from Letter 9.161 to Gulfari, a general. May-June 599
For we have learnt that among the cares of the rule of those parts entrusted to you, you have a special concern over winning souls, and that you ar in such a hurry to recall the hearts of those in error to the united Church that, if it were in your powers, you would not want anyone there to remain segregated from the apostolic Church.
Such great love for Saint Peter, prince of the apostles, has inflamed you, that you long with great desire to restore men to the sheepfold of Him to when they were handed over by the Creator of all things.
Glorious son, firmly believe that such great work will receive divine reward. Not only our exhortation but also the words of the apostles give you confirmation of this.
For we have learnt that among the cares of the rule of those parts entrusted to you, you have a special concern over winning souls, and that you ar in such a hurry to recall the hearts of those in error to the united Church that, if it were in your powers, you would not want anyone there to remain segregated from the apostolic Church.
Such great love for Saint Peter, prince of the apostles, has inflamed you, that you long with great desire to restore men to the sheepfold of Him to when they were handed over by the Creator of all things.
Glorious son, firmly believe that such great work will receive divine reward. Not only our exhortation but also the words of the apostles give you confirmation of this.
Cited from: The Letters of Gregory the Great, trans. John R.C. Martyn (Toronto: PIMS, 2004), II, 645.
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