Thought n° 46 Saturday 15 February I will never tire of praying to Jesus. It is true that my prayers deserve punishment rather than reward, for I have offended Jesus only too often by my innumerable sins; but in the end He will be moved to pity. Padre Pio!

Thought n° 45 Friday 14 February The prayers of the saints in Heaven and of just souls on earth are perfume which will never be wasted. Padre Pio 

Thought n° 44 Thursday 13 February Prayer must be insistent since insistence denotes faith. Padre Pio 

Thought n° 43 Wednesday 12 February Save souls by continuous prayer. Padre Pio 

Thought n° 42 Tuesday 11 February The best comfort is that which comes from prayer. Padre Pio 

Thought n° 41 Monday 10 February I never fail to pray for you because I cannot forget that you caused me great sacrifice, and that I gave birth to you in God, with extreme pain of the heart. I trust in your charity, hoping that you will not forget he who carries the cross of…

Thought n° 40 Sunday 9 February When you find yourself close to God in prayer, speak to Him if you can, and if you are unable to do so stay this way. Let yourself be seen, and do not disturb yourself further. Padre Pio 

Thought n° 39 Saturday 8 February This manner of staying in the presence of God simply to protest, with one’s will, that we ourselves are his servants, is most holy and most excellent, most pure and extremely perfect. Padre Pio 

Thought n° 38 Friday 7 February If you can speak to the Lord, do so, praise Him, pray to Him, listen to Him. If you are unable to speak due to your clumsiness, don’t worry. In the ways of the Lord, stop in your room, like the courtiers, and pay Him homage. He, who will…

Thought n° 37 Thursday 6 February Be assiduous in your prayers and meditations. You have already told me that you have started. Oh, my God, what a great consolation this is for a father who loves you as much as his own soul! Continue to always make progress in the holy exercise of the love…