700. Гордых силен исцелить только Един Бог. Как игумении распорядиться собственными деньгами. Когда о нас говорят худое, это милость Божия

M. St. O. n. G.I.H.B.n. p.n. Your Reverence, most honorable in the Lord Mother Abbess Leonida! I received your letter dated January 13th. Regarding the sisters' marks in behavior. – Recognize everyone for good behavior. If necessity forces you to report something reproachful about a sister, report it first of all in words. If the diocesan authorities order you to make any comments in the form, then, if necessary, write in the statements what is ordered. The proud nun, a former collector, does not want to accept your words. - Well, God be with her. At St. It is written in the Climacus that only God alone is able to heal the proud. Therefore, pray for her, so that the Lord Himself, who is the message of destinies, will enlighten and guide her to what is useful and saving. With an unreliable person, no matter who he is, try to be and speak in every possible way more carefully. About your own money, I remember, I already wrote to you so that no one would be told. Or you can write a note like this: “The money (so much) given to me by such and such abbess after my death should remain in the monastery where God leads me to die.” Then sign your name and deposit it in the interest-bearing paper. After your death they will be taken to the monastery. And what gossip has been spread about you in Moscow, do not be embarrassed by this, but rather rejoice, for through this you become an imitator of the Son of God Himself, Whom they also slandered, and accused Him of God knows what. Yes, remember also the words of the Lord: “Woe, when all men speak well of you.” So, you see, the Lord promises grief to the one about whom all people will speak well. Therefore, it is God’s mercy if someone says something bad about us. “Blessed are you when people revile you, and persecute you, and say all sorts of evil things against you, lying, for my sake. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is abundant in heaven.” Asking for you and the sisters of the monastery entrusted to you for peace and God's blessing, I remain with sincere goodwill. You might be interested in: