430. Надо больше заботиться об искоренении страстей, чем о келлии

Sister in the Lord, M. Pelageya! You ask for advice on repairing your cell, but there are no funds. – If the Mother Superior lets me in, then we can go. Do you want to take your brother's daughter? If she herself wishes, then you can take her, but you don’t need to persuade her to go, otherwise you will have even more sorrows with her later if you persuade her against her wishes. You need to take more care of your passions than your cell: the cell will remain, but you can take your passions with you into eternity, which will torment you forever. “Lord, before I even completely perish, save me, O Lord who loves mankind.” Peace to you and God's blessing. You might be interested in: