354. Молись за духовную мать и относись к ней с верою и со смирением. За опущение правила укоряй себя и приноси покаяние

M. St. O. n. G.I.H.B.n. p.n. I received your letter. May the Lord send health to Mother Treasurer and strengthen her strength. Pray for her and treat her with faith and humility, and listen to what she says to you - this will show your love for her. There is no need to cry in church, it is better to hold on, sometimes you can even read something superficially. There is no need to indulge in vain thoughts during prayer, but listen to the prayer, that’s all. It is always useful to consider yourself sinful and ugly, and besides, not to judge others. You can read the rule not at one time, but as needed, if you get sick or oversleep. Just to get it done – that’s the main thing. Reproach yourself for your failure and bring repentance. Peace to you and God's blessing. You might be interested in: