（40）Congratulations for the wedding

Miyazaki, November 25, 1926
To Vallunga Teresa - Morelli Giuseppe

The Vallunga family

From the distant and mysterious country of Japan, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude for your many blessings.

The wedding took place at the Cathedral in his hometown of Faenza.

You are hoping for words of congratulations from your missionary cousins on your wedding day. On this day when your hearts are united, we offer our prayers, wish you happiness, and be with you in our hearts.

With Saints Peter and Paul, I say this to the couple who take vows to form a new family and who are united by the priest's blessing:

Bride and groom, love one another as Jesus Christ loved the church.

My Teresa, obey and respect your husband.

My Joseph, love your wife as your own body, as yourself.

Adorn yourself, Teresa, with modesty, modesty and chastity, and especially with good conduct. Quietness, complete obedience and calmness of mind, and the fulfillment of your duties as a good mother will be your ornaments.

Joseph, be aware of your responsibility as head of your home and support and protect those God has entrusted to your care by your work, example, and reassurance.

Faithfully keep the solemn promise you have made today in the presence of God, your leader and pastor who will bless you, and your relatives and friends who will witness.

Live each day of your life as a Christian with zeal that God may be pleased.

If you follow these instructions and faithfully perform your duties, I, in the name of God, promise you happiness on earth and in heaven. This is my heartfelt wish. May you both be happy in both material and spiritual matters!

May we, who are united with you in heart and prayer, also meet together in heaven, together with all our loved ones, after a fruitful and Christian life.

With all my heart, I send you my blessing through the parish priest.

I will always remember you all and pray for you.

Salesian Father V. Cimatti, a missionary in Japan