90. Умеренная строгость всегда необходима для начальствующих

M. St. O. n. G.I.H.B.n. p.n. Your Reverence, Most Honorable Mother Abbess Lyudmila! The mercy of God be with you, and may the Lord protect you and your abode in peace. I have now received your letter and am now compelled to give you an answer. May the Most Merciful Lord cover your infirmities with His grace and grant you peace of heart. If M. Ambrosia is mentally ill, then you should not be embarrassed by her actions, but forgive everything and forget. Next time, may the Lord protect from such an incident. You did a very prudent thing in going to the Altar, but reconciling yourself, of course, would have been more beneficial to your soul! But this is only if she is mentally ill and, therefore, she cannot control herself. But if healthy people do this, then you will give an answer. You should keep your sisters respectful to yourself and not give them free rein. I am also writing this regarding M. Anna. I can never allow her anything in someone else’s monastery, and I never thought about it. It would not hurt to treat her more strictly, especially if she publicly violates decorum. Moderate severity is always necessary. Even the priests should listen to you. May the Lord enlighten you and comfort you with His mercy. During the course of fasting, may the Lord help you to do good and worship the Holy Resurrection in spiritual joy. Asking for peace and God's blessing on you, I remain with the desire for salvation. You might be interested in: