Thought n° 99 Wednesday 9 April Temptations against faith and purity are the merchandise offered by the enemy, but do not fear him, rather, despise him. As long as he makes an uproar it is a sign that he has not yet possessed the will. Don’t be upset by what you experience through the work…

Thought n° 98 Tuesday 8 April Don’t let temptations frighten you. They are the trials of those souls whom God wants to put to the test when He sees them strong enough to sustain the battle, weaving with their own hands, the crown of glory. Up to now your life has been that of an…

Thought n° 97 Monday 7 April Put an end to these apprehensions. Remember that it is not the thought that makes the sin, but consenting to those thoughts. Only the free will is capable of good or evil. But when the will groans under the trial presented by the tempter and does not want it,…

Thought n° 96 Sunday 6 April Don’t make an effort to overcome your temptations, because these efforts would strengthen them. Despise them and do not dwell on them. Call to your imagination, Jesus Christ Crucified in your arms and on your breast. And say, kissing his side a number of times: ‘this is my hope;…

Thought n° 95 Saturday 5 April Observe well that as long as you are displeased by the temptations you have nothing to fear. But why are you sorry about this, if not because you don’t want to experience it? These troublesome temptations come from the evil of the devil. But the displeasure and suffering we…

Thought n° 94 Friday 4 April I know the Lord permits the devil to make these assaults, because his mercy renders you dear to Him, and He wants you to be similar to Him in the anguish of the desert, the Garden and on the Cross. But you must defend yourselves, casting aside and despising…

Thought n° 93Thursday 3 April Woe to those who are dishonest! Not only do they lose all human respect, but they cannot take up any public office either. So let us be honest always, casting all bad thoughts from our minds, and keeping our hearts always turned to God, who created us and placed us…

Thought n° 92 Wednesday 2 April It is necessary to be strong to become great: this is our duty. Life is a struggle from which we cannot withdraw, but we must triumph. Padre Pio 

Thought n° 91 Tuesday 1 April Doesn’t the Holy Spirit tell us that when the soul approaches God it must prepare itself for temptations? Courage, therefore, courage my good daughter. Fight valiantly and you will receive the prize of strong souls. Padre Pio 

Thought n° 90 Monday 31March Accept all the suffering and incomprehension that comes from Above. In this way you will perfect and sanctify yourself. Padre Pio