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NURSE AND SACRISTANA

 During the year 1871, the titular nurse became seriously ill and Bernardita took the direction of the nursing in her hands.

THEY CONTINUE THEIR ILLS

 In October 1875 he was already in very poor health and unable to do any work. He had to stay in the infirmary, spending his time on reading and prayer.

By June 1876, Bernardita had lost the use of her legs and was taken to mass in a wheelchair. He had a severe cancerous abscess in one knee. Despite the pains he had and offered for sinners, he said: I am happier in my bed with my crucifix than a queen on her 142nd throne.

DEATH

 From 1867 or 1868 he suffered from a white tumor in his right knee. During the winter of 1877 the evil worsened. Now the tumor had taken on enormous proportions, causing continuous pain. At the same time, decay took over his weakened bones.

Around three and a quarter o’clock he took the crucifix between his hands and slowly kissed the five sores. A few moments earlier I had said: My God, I love you with all my heart, with all my soul and with all my strength 154. Three sisters, who were at his side, repeated endlessly: «Jesus, Mary and Joseph, have mercy on her and protect her» 155