540. Наше спасение совершается посреди страха и надежды. Необходимо повседневное внимание и забота о своем вечном спасении

God bless you for the napkins. I received your letter and read everything. Our salvation takes place in the midst of fear and hope, so that we can never be completely at peace. If the saints, who achieved dispassion, had to have vigil over themselves so as not to fall from their state of grace, then all the more do we, sinners, need daily attention and concern for our eternal salvation. The fact that we are still alive means that the Lord tolerates our sins and awaits our correction, and if someone legitimately works for salvation, then the Lord takes him at the time when he becomes worthy of God’s mercy. Death takes the lazy and careless after they stop giving any hope for their salvation. We are given the freedom to choose eternal joy or sorrow; let us strive to choose the first. Peace be with you. Invoking the peace and blessing of God, I remain with sincere goodwill. Wait to ask to go home this year. You might be interested in: