204. Против мысли осудить кого-либо вооружайся молитвою. Требовать по долгу послушания не есть осуждение. Если люди тебя хвалят, то ты себя укоряй

M. St. O. n. G.I.H.B.n. p.n. Sister in the Lord M. Magdalene! I wish you God's mercy and spiritual salvation. I received your letter. May the Lord save and have mercy on the sick youth Sergius, and do with him according to [His] holy will, and guide his parents on the true path. So pray for them. If they don’t listen to your speeches, but only ridicule you, then it’s better to remain silent. Pray to God, and nothing else. May the Lord help you in your labors and deliver you from laziness. Try to force yourself according to your strength and ask God for help. And in case of problems, repent and humble yourself more before the Lord. I was offended that the Mother Superior did not let you go, then be patient, next time she will let you go. When there is a vigil in the church, the Pentecostal Day is not corrected on that day. If there happens to be a vigil for two or three days in a row, then on those days there is no need to correct the rule. If the thought of condemning someone comes, then arm yourself against it with prayer. This is the main weapon. And bring your weaknesses into memory, too, that you yourself are the worst of all. But out of duty, obedience must be demanded; this is not condemnation. You need to read, but you don’t need to be vain. And if people praise, you reproach yourself. I am sending a blessing and a card to Evstolia. She must humble herself if she desires salvation for her soul. Let him also learn patience. If I don’t answer her or haven’t sent her a card, it’s very simple that I forgot. And she needs to be patient and not get annoyed. May the Lord help you to reconcile them. Calling upon you peace and God’s blessing, I remain with the desire for salvation. You might be interested in: