174. Уходить из своего монастыря не следует и самой напрашиваться на дела не должно. Как бороться с помыслами плотской страсти

M. St. O. n. G.I.H.B.n. p.n. Venerable Mother of the Treasurer Magdalene in the Lord! I received two letters from you. In one you write that you worked hard for your church Nr., but you think that this is not enough, and you also promised to send the monastery to the monastery. Tikhon of Kaluga. All this is good. But since the abbess does not advise you to change your tickets now, you should listen to her. And since you are afraid to die without paying your debt, you can write a spiritual will so that in the event of your death N.N. will pay. For the sisters under your charge, reading anything useful can be done with self-reproach: I teach others, but I myself live the worst of all. I feel sorry for your sisters and brothers who have strayed from the good path. Pray for your brothers like this: “Organize, O Lord, for my brothers (names) what is beneficial and saving according to Your holy will.” You should not leave your monastery, and you should not ask for work. And when Mother goes where, ask her better what business to do without her and how to conduct business. And as she says, stick to this order. You wrote that sometimes your soul feels good, and sometimes it doesn’t. – This happens to all people, because in the present temporary life there is nothing permanent. Do not delight in thoughts of carnal passion. And for yourself, do this: as soon as these thoughts begin to appear, immediately call upon St. for help. Martyr Thomaida, Venerable Mary of Egypt and St. John the Long-Suffering Kiev-Pechersk, so that bad thoughts are driven away from you. Also, try in every possible way not to deviate into idle talk and condemnation of your neighbors, into overeating and delicacy. Asking for peace and God's blessing on you, I remain with sincere goodwill R.S. I received four stamps and thank you. You might be interested in: