206. Всякая работа над собой требует понуждения, терпения, внимания и смирения. Главные орудия врага – рассеянность, нерадение и многозаботливость. Кто больше и внимательнее молится, у того душа имеет больше силы к перенесению скорбей

M. St. O. n. G.I.H.B.n. p.n. May your soul rejoice in the Lord! My beloved spiritual child, M. Magdalene! I received your letter, in which you describe your weaknesses and shortcomings. God is the Father of generosity and mercy and the Giver of all joy to those who cry out to Him from the depths of their souls: “Lord! The body is weak, the soul is also weak, Savior Himself, save me, Lover of mankind”; This one, take away the sins of the whole world, and bear our infirmities. Be sure, dear one, that he will take all your sins upon himself, but don’t be obdurate about your sins. And I am unworthy and forgive you, my child in Christ. We need to work a lot on ourselves, and any work certainly requires compulsion, patience and humility. Yes, dear, our salvation requires great attention from us. The enemy of our salvation is vigilantly watching over us to prevent us from entering the heavenly abode in any way. The main weapons of the enemy are absent-mindedness, oblivion, carelessness, and over-concern about the present age. But whoever wants to capture the Kingdom of Heaven, then for him the yoke of Christ is good, His burden is light. Regarding the theft. – There is no need to despise or suspect these sisters. They have already been punished. M. Evstolia and Pasha God's blessing and my unworthy. Why should they be embarrassed about the cell rule, since the entire monastic life should mainly consist of unceasing prayer. Let each one fulfill her own rule, and when you have time and zeal, pray again, as anyone knows, or better yet, the Jesus Prayer. Prayer is the food of the soul. He who prays more and more attentively has more strength in his soul to endure sorrows. I will pour out my prayer to the Lord and to Him I will proclaim my sorrows. I ask for you, Pasha and Evstoliya the mercy of God, peace, health and blessings from the Sweetest Jesus. May the Lord strengthen you with His grace to defeat the wiles of the enemy. God help me. Always write your address. You might be interested in: