413. Дерзость – губительница для монахов

M. St. O. n. G.I.H.B.n. p.n. Are you asking about your courage, what is it? Yes, a little like the insolence that St. The fathers call it the worst thing, and the destroyer of monks. If something doesn’t concern you, then you don’t even need to say it, and if you think you need to say it, then with quietness and meekness, and not as if teaching and ordering. And that you are impudent, this shows that you reproached Fr. Nila. If I had been more humble, I would not have done this. But resort to humility, and God will forgive you. If you have the desire and opportunity to visit Optina, then it’s better now than putting it off until the summer. God knows what will happen there. May the Lord send His mercy to your mother. I wish you God's help in all matters. Calling upon you peace and God’s blessing, I remain with the desire for salvation. You might be interested in: