Thought n° 336 Tuesday 2 December Divine Goodness not only does not reject repentant souls, but even goes in search of obstinate ones. Padre Pio 

Thought n° 335 Monday 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° 334 Sunday 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° 333 Saturday 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° 332 Friday 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° 331 Thursday 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° 330 Wednesday 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 

Thought n° 329 Tuesday 25 November The Lord points out and calls, but we do not want to see and answer because we prefer our own interests. It also sometimes happens that because the voice is always audible, we no longer hear it; but the Lord enlightens and calls. It is man who puts himself…

Thought n° 328 Monday 24 November I hate sin! Our country would be fortunate if, as mother of law, it would perfect the laws and customs in the light of honesty and Christian principles. Padre Pio

Thought n° 327 Sunday 23 November Why is there evil in the world? Listen carefully. There is a mother who is embroidering. Her son sitting on a low stool sees her work, but upside down. He sees the knots of the embroidery; the tangled threads, and says: ‘Mother, what are you doing? Your work is…