A Festal Letter, with Thanks for Rain

The Creator of our souls and bodies has given his bounty to both. At one and the same time he has heaped on us good things that both heart and senses can feel. At the time of the sacred feast he has given us the rain we so longed for, so that our celebration might be free of sadness. We have praised our generous Lord, and now, as is our custom, we write a festal letter and address your piety, asking you to help us with your prayers. [a]