o 2.31 31. All our spiritual disorders come from the fact that we have too high an opinion of ourselves, from the fact that we put our own thoughts above conversation with the Lord

o 2.32 32. The Lord knows all our thoughts better than we do

o 2.33 33. The torments of hell are incomparably stronger than all the sorrows we endure on earth

o 2.34 34. A true friend, even when he does not write letters, constantly thinks about his sincere thoughts and sympathizes with him

o 2.35 35. Everything in comparison is known

o 2.36 36. On the meaning of the marital union

o 2.37 37. Marriage is blessed by the Lord, which means that motherhood is also blessed

o 2.38 38. Surrender with humility to the will of the Lord, for He governs all things

o 2.39 39. The sick should pray for recovery, in order to then use his strength for the benefit of the Church of God

o 2.40 40. And the Lord sends sorrows to the righteous, and how much more should we, sinners, be patient

o 2.41 41. Everything is in God's hands, so there is no need to worry about what is going to happen in six months or a year

o 2.42 42. It is not necessary to teach humility to the humble – it is better to pray for him

o 2.43 43. About heavenly support

o 2.44 44. In connection with the birth of a baby

o 2.45 45. Children's illnesses are inextricably linked with the sins of parents

o 2.46 46. The sorrows of children prompt us to tempting thoughts, but first of all we must think about our own misery

o 2.47 47. A Mother's Letter to Her Little Son on Obedience

o 2.48 48. The Life of St. John Chrysostom is a most worthy example for a young man

o 2.49 49. Earthly treasures should contribute to the attainment of heavenly blessings

o 2.50 50. One's own will is the main enemy of man

o 2.51 51. Penance to a beloved spiritual child for disrespecting parents