Thought n° 332 Tuesday 28 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° 331 Monday 27 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° 330 Sunday 26 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 Saturday 25 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 Friday 24 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 Thursday 23 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 Wednesday 22 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 Tuesday 21 November Courage, courage, children are not nails. Padre Pio!

Thought n° 324 Monday 20 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 Sunday 19 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,…