271. Совершенной радости нет потому, что грешки препятствуют быть ей. Смирение дороже всех добродетелей и самой духовной радости

For your congratulations on this bright holiday, God bless you. You write that you love the 7th week no less than the Bright Week, then this is how it should be, for in it we remember the saving suffering of the Lord for the sake of our salvation. It’s always useful to think about the soul, and it’s also good for Easter. And if joy is not perfect, then, apparently, sins still prevent it from happening. We must reproach ourselves and humble ourselves more, considering ourselves unworthy of joy. And humility is more valuable than all other virtues and spiritual joy itself. Give things away, wait until they come in handy. You shouldn’t stock up on unnecessary things, but you can’t do without what you need. There is no need to be embarrassed about this. If it is customary for you to celebrate name days, then you should not lag behind others. Live in such a way that you don’t show yourself to be better than your sisters in anything. Calling upon you peace and God’s blessing, I remain with the desire for salvation. You might be interested in: