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As we walked, he turned to me and said, "The Great Fast is approaching, and we all need to purify ourselves. You especially."
"But I am working on--"
"That is why you especially need to be purified. Forget that completely."
I recognized the route to the monastery.
"There are some things I can give you, but you need to be at the monastery. As much as you are able, submit discipline as if you were a monk. Draw on their strength. Afflict yourself. Gaze on the glory of the Light."
"But--"
"Trust me."
Not long after, we arrived at the monastery. He spoke briefly with the head monk, Father Mirror, and reverenced me. "The Mother who held the Glory in her arms now holds you in her heart and in her prayers." Then he left.
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