Thought n° 320 Friday 15 November In family life have strong convictions, smile in the face of self-denial and in the constant sacrifice of your whole self. Padre Pio!

Thought n° 319 Thursday 14 November May the Lord bless you and render the family yoke less heavy for you. Always be good. Remember that there are difficult duties in marriage that only divine grace can facilitate. Always be worthy of this grace. May the Lord preserve you unto the third and fourth generation. Padre…

Thought n° 318Wednesday 13 November Be totally resigned in the hands of our Lord, giving Him your remaining years, and always pray Him that you may live a life which is pleasing to Him. Don’t worry about useless promises of tranquillity, enjoyment or merits, but present your hearts to your divine Spouse, totally emptying it…

Thought n° 317 Tuesday 12 November I beseech you, for the love of God, do not fear God, because He doesn’t want to do you any harm at all. Love Him a great deal because He wants to do you a great deal of good. Walk simply, with certainty in your resolutions, and reject the…

Thought n° 316 Monday 11 November I see that all the seasons of the year can be found in your souls. Sometimes you feel the winter of much sterility, distractions, listlessness and boredom; sometimes the dews of the month of May with the perfume of holy little flowers (small sacrifices); sometimes the heat of the…

Thought n° 315 Sunday 10 November Not only do I find nothing wrong in your returning the visits to your acquaintances, but I consider it to be an absolute duty. Mercy is useful in all situations and is adaptable to everything in accordance with the circumstances, except when it involves sin. By all means return…

Thought n° 314 Saturday 9 November Make Christian use of your money and savings and then so much misery will disappear and so many suffering bodies and afflicted beings will find relief and comfort. Padre Pio! 

Thought n° 313 Friday 8 November Be like little spiritual bees, bringing nothing into their hive but honey and wax. May your home be full of sweetness, peace, agreement, humility and piety as regards conversation. Padre Pio!

Thought n° 312 Thursday 7 November You too, doctors, you came to the world as I did with a mission to accomplish. Take note: I speak to you of duties when everyone talks about rights…. You have the mission of curing the sick, but if you do not bring love to the bed of the…

Thought n° 311 Wednesday 6 November Reflect on what you write, because the Lord will ask you to account for it. Be careful, journalist! May the Lord grant you the satisfactions you desire in your career. Padre Pio!