244. Сокрушение сердца заменяет делание. Сестры не должны передавать друг другу свои искушения, так как неопытных это приводит к осуждению

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 letters. May the Lord forgive you for failing to fulfill your promises. Apparently, she did it with arrogance, so she allowed herself to be humble. And don’t be embarrassed, but reproach yourself more and bring repentance. But still, skipping four mornings in less than two weeks is a lot. We must be forced. May the Lord help you in your labors and pursuits. Also try to have a contrite heart for your shortcomings, this replaces doing. The weather is getting better here now, but I’m somehow weak and don’t go out much. Try to destroy envy from your heart. Always give preference to others, and consider yourself lower than them, then you will be less embarrassed by envy. With o. Michael, may the Lord give you peace. Pray to God for him and do not have any displeasure against him. And don’t refuse your sisters when they come. May the Lord help you complete your constructions safely. You should not indulge in irritability. You have to look at yourself for this. If you notice harm from the fact that sisters convey their embarrassment to one another, then you must forbid them. And this can hardly be of any use. It is good to pass it on to someone who can judge, but an inexperienced person can only be condemned. O. Zosima bowed, thanks for the memory, and asks St. your prayers and wishes you all the best. Calling upon you peace and God’s blessing, I remain with the desire for salvation. Don’t send me to wear a cassock, don’t work, God save me for my diligence. I have one, but I don’t wear it, it’s too hot. It’s better to give something to the poor sisters. And if you have already prepared the material, then send me what to do with you. You might be interested in: