St Josemaría had been in Venezuela since August 15 but was still unwell from the altitude sickness which had affected him in Ecuador. He stayed in Altoclaro Conference Centre, a few kilometers outside Caracas. He said, “In Ecuador, all my catechesis consisted of not speaking, because our Lord prevented me. I suffered a lot for your brothers and sisters there, who’d been waiting for me with so much affection. Here in Venezuela we will also do whatever God wants. Forgive me for not being quite well, and let’s hope that our Lord will enable us to have the gatherings you mention.”