154. Будь внимательней к своему спасению

God's mercy be with you! Rejoice in the Lord, my child Justinia! I received your letter, in which you describe your weaknesses, you say: lazy, careless, proud, etc. Think carefully for yourself and judge who will take more care of the salvation of your poor soul than you yourself. So, my child, I ask you in a fatherly voice - be more attentive to your salvation while God gives you time and health. Trade spiritually while there is day, that is, you must force yourself in every possible way to do every good deed, I repeat to you - you must force yourself, for those in need will receive the Kingdom of Heaven. If you feel that it is very difficult to live with this sister, then you can go to Mother Superior, explain everything to her: if she finds it convenient, then let her transfer you to another obedience. For lustful passion, pray to St. Rev. John the Long-Suffering and St. Martyr Thomaida, make 3 bows every day. Pray also for those sisters towards whom you have dislike, unevenness, as it is said: “Pray for one another, that you may be healed.” Asking for you peace and God's blessing, I remain with sincere goodwill. You might be interested in: