3.4 26. Blessing for a good life in the monastery. The Lord visibly denounces our invisible sins

3.5 27. Whoever does not strive to cut off his will does not have perfect obedience. "If a blind man leads a blind man, both will fall into a pit" (Matt. XV, 4)

3.6 28. Invisibly, through the revelation of thoughts, the mind and feelings are strengthened. If you follow the advice of the eldress, the Lord will grant knowledge of yourself and many things

3.7 29. Who cannot be commemorated in church? For a young man, his own will is suffocating and leads to disastrous consequences

3.8 30. With the Lord "many are called, few are chosen" (Matt. XX, 16). We must endure temptations, not being faint-hearted against them, but humbly beseeching the Lord to accomplish the beginning of our salvation. Failure to fulfill the rule of weakness and laziness is compensated for by repentance

3.9 31. Unworthy actions are atoned for by regret and repentance. The dignity or unworthiness of a priest cannot be an obstacle to the celebration of the sacraments. Temptation requires patience, recognition of one's sins, and self-reproach. Consider the death of an infant as a punishment for sins.

3.10 32. Through blessing, moderate actions, severity and humility, the obedience of the household is achieved.

3.11 33. Repentance heals confusion, faint-heartedness, and sorrows. God's Providence works for the benefit of our souls

3.12 34. On Moving to Another Monastery

3.13 35. Let your daughter pray in the monastery for herself and for all Christians. "To drink to the bottom is not to be kind" (Russian proverb)

3.14 36. Anger darkens the mind, hardens the heart, and is a sign of pride. On the Use of Tea on the Feasts of God

3.15 37. On the Reverent Preparation for the Sacrament of Marriage

3.16 38. Where the will of God is, there the order of nature is overcome. Illness is overcome not by murmuring, but by thanksgiving to God. Prodigal thoughts are cured by repentance and self-reproach. Throughout the festive week, you can eat non-meat

3.17 39. Who should not be commemorated at the Proskomedia?