Thought n° 128 Thursday 8 May Humanity wants its share. Mary the mother of Jesus also knew that his death meant the redemption of the human race, yet she wept and suffered and how much she suffered. Padre Pio 

Thought n° 127 Wednesday 7 May Oh Mary, sweet Mother of priests, mediatrix and administratrix of all graces, from the bottom of my heart I beg and implore you to thank Jesus, the fruit of thy womb, today, tomorrow and forever. Padre Pio 

Thought n° 126 Tuesday 6 May If Jesus manifests Himself, thank Him; and if He hides Himself thank Him also; it is all a game of love. May the clement and pious Virgin continue to obtain for you from the ineffable goodness of the Lord the strength to sustain till the end the many proofs…

Thought n° 125 Monday 5 May May Mary be the reason of your existence and guide you to the safe harbour of eternal salvation. May she be your gentle model and your source of inspiration in the virtue of humility. Padre Pio 

Thought n° 124 Sunday 4 May May Mary be the star which shines on your path, and may she show you the safe way to reach the heavenly Father. May she be like an anchor to which you must be more closely attached in time of trial. Padre Pio 

Thought n° 123 Saturday 3 May Beautiful Mother, you are so beautiful. If it were not for faith, men would think you were a goddess. Your eyes are more resplendent than the sun, you are beautiful Mother, I glory in it, I love you. Please help me. Padre Pio 

Thought n° 120 Wednesday 30th April  The trials to which the Lord subjects you and will subject you are all signs of divine love and are jewels for the soul. Winter will pass and the never-ending spring will come, all the more rich in beauty as violent were the storms. Padre Pio 

Thought n° 119 Tuesday 29 April Walk cheerfully and with a sincere and open heart as much as you can, and when you cannot always maintain this holy joy, at least do not lose heart or your trust in God. Padre Pio 

Thought n° 118 Monday 28 April The darkness that sometimes surrounds the heaven of your soul is light. Because of this you think you are in the dark, and you have the impression of being in the centre of a burning bush. In fact when the bush burns, the air around it is filled with…

Thought n° 117 Sunday 27 April When disturbed by passions and misfortunes, may the sweet hope of his inexhaustible mercy sustain us. Let us hasten confidently to the tribunal of penance where He awaits us at every instant with the anxiety of a father; and even though we are aware of our inability to repay…