318. В келлии страсти не истребляются, а надо быть между людьми да смиряться

M. St. O. n. G.I.H.B.n. p.n. I wish you spiritual salvation and peace from passions. You write that envy and pride torment you. Repent of this and do not hide it from your spiritual mother. Try to judge yourself and place yourself lower than everyone else. And if you see that they are engaged with others, then think that this is how you should engage with them, and consider yourself more insignificant than them, not worthy of attention. But always go to revelation and ask and accept everything with faith. For self-reproach, the Lord will send you peace. But we must also endure the rebellion of passions and pray to God for healing from them. In a cell, passions are not exterminated, but one must be humble between people. May God help you get used to the Jesus Prayer. When there are small bows in church, then you also offer small bows. How to implement the rule and which one - it’s better to ask the treasurer, it’s more convenient for both you and her. Do as she says, so do it. Prosphora cannot be soaked in tea. Need to be in the water. You can eat while sitting. You can drink Epiphany water every day. Peace to you and God's blessing. You might be interested in: