September 22, 1936
Oh Child Jesus! I love You so much!
Really, today,
I made a bit of a fuss,
but forgive me...
I do not want to do it anymore.
Kisses from Your
Antonietta.
* "I love You so much" = "Ti voglio tanto bene," which is literally translated, "I wish you so well," but is often used to express non-romantic affection. Instead of using the verb, "amare" ("to love"), they use "volere" ("to want," "to wish"), much like how the Spanish use "querer" instead of "amar."
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22 settembre 1936
Oh Gesù Bambino! Ti voglio tanto bene!...
Veramente oggi
ho fatto un po' di capriccetti
ma perdonami...
Non voglio farne più.
baci dalla tua
Antonietta
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The Letters of Antonietta Meo (Translated by Austin Schulz)
Non-FictionWhether you believe in God or not, this is well worth your time. Here entails the life story and prayer letters of the Venerable Antonietta 'Nennolina' Meo (1930-1937): a six-year-old girl whose love for God and understanding of His divine Grace ins...
