Thought n° 362 Thursday 28 December Jesus calls the poor and simple shepherds by means of angels to manifest Himself to them. He calls the learned men by means of their science. And all of them moved interiorly by grace hasten to adore Him. He calls all of us with divine inspirations and He communicates…

Thought n° 361 Wednesday 27 December From the time of his birth Jesus points out our mission, which is to despise what the world loves and seeks. Padre Pio!

Thought n° 360 Tuesday 26 December Live joyfully and courageously, at least in the upper part of the soul, amidst the trials in which the Lord places you. Live joyfully and courageously, I repeat, because the Angel who foretells the birth of our little Saviour and Lord, announces singing, and sings announcing that he brings…

Thought n° 359 Monday 25 December Don’t let your zeal be bitter, fussy, aggravating or a cause of uneasiness, but let it be free from all defects: Let it be sweet, benevolent, gracious, peaceful and uplifting. Ah, who cannot see the dear little Infant of Bethlehem in the event for which we are preparing? Who…

Thought n° 358 Sunday 24 December Faith also guides us and we follow securely in its light the way which leads to God, His homeland, just as the holy Magi, guided by the star, symbol of faith, reached the desired place. Padre Pio!

Thought n° 357 Saturday 23 December May the Child Jesus be your guiding star in the desert of this present life. Padre Pio!

Thought n° 356 Friday 22 December Stay very close to the crib of this most beautiful Child, especially during these days of his birth. If you love riches, here you will find the gold the Kings left Him. If you love the smoke of honours, here you will find that of incense. And if you…

Thought n° 355 Thursday 21 December Poverty, humility, degradation, contempt surround the Word made flesh. But from the darkness in which this Word made flesh is enveloped, we understand one thing, we hear a voice, we catch a glimpse of a sublime truth. All this He has done out of love, and He does nothing…

Thought n° 354 Wednesday 20 December May the Holy Family never withdraw its loving gaze from you and your family. Model yourselves on it and you will have peace, and spiritual and temporal well-being. Padre Pio!

Thought n° 353 Tuesday 19 December All the feasts of the Church are beautiful. Easter, yes, is glorification but Christmas has a tenderness, a child-like sweetness that completely captivates my heart. Padre Pio!