Thought n° 340 Thursday 5 December Let us do good while we still have time, and we will render glory to our heavenly Father, sanctify ourselves, and give good example to others. Padre Pio 

Thought n° 339 Wednesday 4 December Your Kingdom is not far away, allow us to participate in Your triumph on earth to then participate in Your Kingdom in Heaven. Grant that, being unable to contain the communication of Your charity, we preach Your divine Regality by our example and good works. Take possession of our…

Thought n° 338 Tuesday 3 December When you are in a state of abjection imitate the kingfishers who build their nests on the masts of ships, which are raised above the earth. Raise your heart and your thoughts to God who alone can console you and give you the strength to sustain your trials in…

Thought n° 337 Monday 2 December Divine Goodness not only does not reject repentant souls, but even goes in search of obstinate ones. Padre Pio 

Thought n° 336 Sunday 1 December Take no notice, my son, let them publish what they like. I fear God’s judgement and not that of men. Only sin is to be feared because it offends God and dishonours us. Padre Pio!

Thought n° 335 Saturday 30 November Remember that God is in us when we are in the state of grace and outside of us, so to speak, when we are in a state of sin; but his angel never abandons us. He is our most sincere and faithful friend when we do not make the…

Thought n° 334 Friday 29 November It is a great grace to begin to serve this good God when youth renders one susceptible to everything. Oh how this offering, by which one offers the flowers and the first fruits of the tree, is appreciated. And what can restrain you from making a total offering of…

Thought n° 333 Thursday 28 November All human ideas, from wherever they come, can be both good and bad. One must learn to assimilate all the good and offer it to God, eliminating the bad. Padre Pio 

Thought n° 332 Wednesday 27 November We must become accustomed to the sufferings which Jesus will be pleased to send us. Jesus, who cannot bear to keep you in a state of affliction at length, will come to help and comfort you, by instilling new courage in your spirit. Padre Pio 

Thought n° 331 Tuesday 26 November There are such sublime joys and such deep sufferings that words cannot express them. Silence is the last resort of the soul in ineffable joy as in extreme affliction. Padre Pio!