Thought n° 48 Saturday 17 February Reflect upon and keep before your mental gaze the great humility of the Mother of God, our Mother. The more she was filled with heavenly gifts, the more deeply she humbled herself. Padre Pio!

Friday 16 February All prayers are good when they are accompanied by good intentions and good will. Padre Pio!

Thought n° 46 Thursday 15 February I will never tire of praying to Jesus. It is true that my prayers deserve punishment rather than reward, for I have offended Jesus only too often by my innumerable sins; but in the end He will be moved to pity. Padre Pio!

Thought n° 45 Wednesday 14 February The prayers of the saints in Heaven and of just souls on earth are perfume which will never be wasted. Padre Pio! 

Thought n° 44 Tuesday 13 February Prayer must be insistent since insistence denotes faith. Padre Pio! 

Thought n° 43 Monday 12 February Save souls by continuous prayer. Padre Pio! 

Thought n° 42 Sunday 11 February The best comfort is that which comes from prayer. Padre Pio! 

Thought n° 41 Saturday 10 February I never fail to pray for you because I cannot forget that you caused me great sacrifice, and that I gave birth to you in God, with extreme pain of the heart. I trust in your charity, hoping that you will not forget he who carries the cross of…

Thought n° 40 Friday 9 February When you find yourself close to God in prayer, speak to Him if you can, and if you are unable to do so stay this way. Let yourself be seen, and do not disturb yourself further. Padre Pio!

Thought n° 39 Thursday 8 February This manner of staying in the presence of God simply to protest, with one’s will, that we ourselves are his servants, is most holy and most excellent, most pure and extremely perfect. Padre Pio!