110. Надо молиться за всех и вразумлять немощных

M. St. O. n. G.I.H.B.n. p.n. Most honorable mother abbess Lyudmila! God's mercy be with you. I received your letter. For your congratulations on the Nativity of Christ and the New Year, God bless you. I congratulate you on the upcoming New Year and the holiday of Epiphany. May the Lord strengthen your mental and physical strength, help you in your labors, and preserve you for many years to come. I thank you earnestly for your well wishes. My health, according to your prayers, is fine, thank God, although sometimes I feel weak. You write that some are leaving the monastery. Of course, it’s unfortunate to hear this, much less endure it, but what can you do? Apparently, there are few chosen ones. We must pray for everyone, persuade and admonish the weak. And those who outrage others can be dealt with more strictly if they do not correct themselves. With the new Archpastor, God help us to conduct things peacefully. May the Lord help you in building the church. I received your contribution, God bless you for your diligence. To your cell: mm. I send a blessing to Paphnutia, Hilarion, Zosima, Onesiphorus and Tatiana and wish them God’s help in their labors. For your congratulations on the holiday, God bless you. Invoking peace and God’s blessing upon you, I remain with sincere goodwill. You might be interested in: