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What does it mean?
Joan asks Brother Martin to leave immediately after thanking him for comfort, implying danger or a need for secrecy.
In plain terms
She thanks him but tells him to go away at once.
What can you take from it?
Gratitude does not override urgency or safety concerns.

Where it applies

  • urgent departure
  • dangerous location

Putting it to work

  • asking someone to leave for their safety

Questions to consider

  • Why is it unsafe for him to stay?

Another view

The reason for leaving is not stated explicitly.

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  2. My Voices did come from God and everything that I have done was by God's order.

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  3. I ask you priests of God, to please say a Mass for my soul's salvation.

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