Thought n° 330 Monday 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° 329 Sunday 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° 328 Saturday 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…

Thought n° 327 Friday 22 November Place all your worries in God alone, because He has the greatest care of you, and those three angelic children with whom He has blessed you. By their conduct, these children will be a comfort and consolation to you during your lifetime. Take care, not so much of their…

Thought n° 326 Thursday 21 November Take comfort then, my dear lady, take comfort, because the sustaining arm of the Lord has not been shortened. Oh yes, He is the Father of all, but He is more so for the unhappy and even more so for you who are a widow, and a widowed mother….

Thought n° 325 Wednesday 20 November Courage, courage, children are not nails. Padre Pio!

Thought n° 324 Tuesday 19 November May God’s blessing accompany, sustain and guide you! Form a Christian family if you want a little bit of peace in this life. May the Lord give you children and then the grace to direct them on the way to Heaven. Padre Pio 

Thought n° 323 Monday 18 November God gave me my poor sister, and God has taken her away. Blessed be his holy name. In this resignation and exclamation I find the strength to avoid giving way to sorrow. I exhort you, too, to resign yourselves to the divine will, and you will find, like me,…

Thought n° 322 Sunday 17 November There is nothing more nauseating than a woman, especially if she is married, who is fickle, frivolous and haughty. The Christian wife must be a woman of sound piety towards God, an angel of peace in the family, dignified and pleasant towards others. Padre Pio

Thought n° 321 Saturday 16 November The principal self-denial takes place in the home. Padre Pio