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Sister in the Lord Juliana!

You ask for prayers and blessings. I promise to pray for you.

It is best to rub raw potatoes on a grater and put it on the sore arm at night. You must not be churchly, because you will grieve and weep for your beloved obedience for many years. And what is difficult for you when you are sick, then by this very thing you will attain an eternally blessed life, only be patient and thank the Lord for everything, do not condemn anyone, forgive everyone, consider yourself the worst in the world. And therefore you will reign with Christ forever. Accustom yourself more to silence. There is no salvation in polyphony.

I pray for novice Elena. She can't go to Shamordino. If it is unbearable for her to live into, then God will bless her, where her desire will bow, only from herself and from sorrows you cannot go anywhere.

Asking for peace and God's blessing upon you, I come to you with true good wishes.

Novice Anastasia. 1908–1910

163. It Is Necessary to Humble Ourselves and Bear Sorrows

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Novice Anastasia!

May the Lord help you to humble yourself and bear sorrows, it is necessary. Pray yourself, and ask the Lord for this. May the Lord strengthen your health and help you in obedience. I send my blessing to your aunt Mother Maximilla. If she needs to go to the village for treatment, then let her go. You can do it with her. And if you are afraid to lag behind singing, it is better to rely on the will of God in this, as God wills. And maybe you'll get better too.

Peace be upon you and God's blessing.

I send my blessing to the maiden Anna. May the Lord help her in her labors. If he hopes that he will learn in this workshop, then let him stay in it. Let him pray to God and ask Him for help. The disease can be treated by a doctor.