Thought n° 76 Monday 17 March Do not fear adversities because they place the soul at the foot of the cross and the cross places it at the gates of Heaven, where it will find He who triumphed over death and will introduce it to eternal life. Padre Pio 

Thought n° 75 Sunday 16 March Suffering has been loved joyfully by great souls. It is the auxiliary of creation after the unfortunate fall; it is a most powerful lever to raise man up again, it is the helping hand of Infinite Love for our regeneration. Padre Pio 

Thought n° 74 Saturday 15 March He who begins to love, must be ready to suffer. Padre Pio 

Thought n° 73 Friday 14 March The good-hearted man is always strong; he suffers, he sheds tears and he consoles himself sacrificing himself for God and his neighbour. Padre Pio

Thought n° 72 Thursday 13 March Love Jesus, love Him a lot, but to do this, be ready to love sacrifice more. Padre Pio 

Thought n° 71Wednesday 12 March I would prefer a thousand crosses, or rather, every cross would be sweet and light for me if I did not have this trial of always being uncertain if my works are pleasing to the Lord… it is painful to live like this… I resign myself, but my resignation, my…

Thought n° 70 Tuesday 11 March Some interior consolations are for infant souls. They are not signs of perfection. It is not consolations that are needed, but suffering. Aridity, listlessness, helplessness, these are the signs of real love. Suffering is pleasant. Exile is beautiful because by suffering we have something to give to God. The…

Thought n° 69 Monday 10 March Our Lord sometimes makes you feel the weight of the cross. This weight seems unbearable but you carry it because, in His love and mercy, the Lord helps you and gives you strength. Padre Pio 

Thought n° 68 Sunday 9 March I know you are suffering a great deal, but isn’t this, perhaps, the jewels of the Spouse. Padre Pio

Thought n° 67 Saturday 8 March I understand very well, that your Calvary is becoming more and more painful. But remember that it was on Calvary that Jesus redeemed us, and the salvation of redeemed souls must be accomplished there. Padre Pio