716 (FALL/ REPENTANCE) Have you fallen into another error, a bad habit, and are you sad?
Take notice of the following two matters that I will point out to you: 1. Do not linger by staring at your fall… Get up immediately and continue your struggle rejoicing! In other words, the fight is on…
Just like in football; we conceded a goal, but this does not mean anything! In this game, it is give and take! The final score is what matters… It is the same with running. If you happen to fall down while running, get up immediately and continue running…, with more zeal and joy! The outcome of the race is what is important… What counts, for us, is the unknown time of our death. 2. I know you want to get rid of this particular bad habit; find out, then, where you got it from, under what circumstances, and how from now on you should act when similar or the same circumstances present themselves… These are the signs of good and pure repentance! I pray for you on this!