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Thank you for writing; We rejoice that the Lord has granted you relief from the illness in your leg; May it give complete healing, mental and physical. And you will be moved to please God, putting aside all laziness and negligence, remembering to yourself that you did not come to the monastery for rest, but for work and humility; so that by this, especially by the mercy of God, I may be worthy to be taken into the bride of Christ; Yes, you also have subordinates, about whom you must also take care and admonish them by word and example of life. In all this, call upon the most merciful Lord for help, for without Him we cannot do anything (John 15:5). You miss being abbess; but look, when you refuse, won’t you be bored anymore? There are many examples of this, and strong temptation can befall you. Surrender to the will of God, as He guides you by His providence, so be peaceful. May the most merciful Lord enlighten you, enlighten you, and guide you into all truth, and may He send down His help in all your good undertakings. We entrust ourselves to your holy prayers; Mutually asking for you the peace and blessing of God, we remain with our respect your unworthy pilgrims, the many sinners I.L. and I.M. March 9, 1839. You might be interested in: