Thought n° 36 Wednesday 5 February One searches for God in books. One finds Him in meditation. Padre Pio 

Thought n° 35 Tuesday 4 February Prayer is the best weapon we have; it is the key to God’s heart. You must speak to Jesus not only with your lips but with your heart; in fact on certain occasions you should speak to Him only with your heart. Padre Pio 

Thought n° 32 Saturday 1 February Prayer is the effusion of our heart into God’s… when it is well done, it moves the Divine Heart and makes Him always more inclined to grant our requests. Let us pour out our whole soul to God in prayer. He is captivated by our prayers and comes to…

Thought n° 31 Friday 31 January I must not let the first month of the year pass without sending your soul greetings from mine, and to assure you more and more of the affection my heart nurtures for yours, never ceasing to desire for it, all sorts of blessings and spiritual happiness. But I warmly…

Thought n° 30 Thursday 30 January I have no desire except to die or to love God; either death or love, since life without this love is worse than death and for me it would be more unbearable than it is at present. Padre Pio 

Thought n° 29 Wednesday 29 January We don’t reach salvation without crossing the stormy sea continually threatened with disaster. Calvary is the hill of the saints, but from there we pass on to another mountain which is called Tabor. Padre Pio 

Thought n° 28 Tuesday 28 January As long as you are afraid, you will not sin. Maybe, Father, but I suffer a great deal. Certainly, one suffers, but one must have confidence; there is the fear of God and the fear of Judas. Too much fear makes us act without love, and too much confidence…

Thought n° 27 Monday 27 January Remember that at first a mother teaches her child how to walk by supporting him, but later he has to walk by himself. You, therefore, must think things out for yourself. Padre Pio 

Thought n° 26 Sunday 26 January One must always go forward and never back in the spiritual life. When a boat stops, instead of going forward the wind blows it back. Padre Pio 

Thought n° 25 Saturday 25 January Learn to better recognize and adore the divine will in all the events of life. Padre Pio