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According to your humility, you must believe that your inner structure is in accordance with it: then salvation is not far from you; - what I earnestly wish for you and all yours. Having been installed in your monastery and in the community of G. B-va for a time, or forever, definitely serves as a test for you and for caution; and you will be wise, like a serpent, and goals, like doves. (Matthew 10:16) in fellowship with her, and God will cover you from temptations, even from those that resist; and if from those who truly seek salvation, then it will find benefit. For what prejudice is she so attracted to the late Father O. L? Of course, I heard enough from those who opposed him and blasphemed him; she, of course, does not understand that it is woe if all men speak good to you (Luke 6:26); but on the contrary: blessed are you when they revile you and so on (Matthew 5:11). And on the great lamp of St. John Chrysostom and after his death, how much slander was there? And what’s most wonderful of all, even St. Cyril of Alexandria was hostile to him, until miraculously in a vision the Mother of God Herself reconciled him. But was this any harm to Saint John? The same can be assumed here: it is a pity for those who falsely stumble, but in this may the Lord forgive them. For those who wish to rule, we will leave our judgment and leave it to the power of God; for there is no authority except from God (Rom. 13:1); but everyone accepts either reward or punishment, according to the extent of their labors and arrangement in the quest, or involuntary calling by grace. Let M. E... and A... come to you: not your dignity, but their faith will help them on the path of salvation. God acts even in those who are unworthy according to the measure of faith; God bless them. I wish you all peace, health and salvation, and I entrust myself to your prayers; much-sinful I.M. March 10, 1851. You might be interested in: