631. Родных не надо настойчиво звать в Оптину, лучше молиться и предаваться воле Божией. Средство от болезни горла

M. St. O. n. G.I.H.B.n. p.n. Rejoice in the Lord, beloved child of Christ, M. Julia! I received your letter. God bless you for your children’s holiday greetings and I sincerely thank you for all your well wishes. Reciprocally to you, dear, all the mercies from the Sweetest Jesus, who may strengthen you in reason and hope to do His holy will according to your strength. If the Lord Himself does not build the house of the soul, then the builder labors in vain. So you take care of your family. Once I reminded you of Optina, that’s enough. You know how the worldly understand about monasticism. They will say that she is teaching us, but you can extinguish their last desire for Optina. The surest remedy is prayer and devotion to the will of God, for He cares more about all of us than we do about ourselves. M. Justinia can try taking a teaspoon of butter several times a day for a sore throat, especially on an empty stomach. Peace and God's blessing to you. You might be interested in: