Thought n° 322 Saturday 18 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 Friday 17 November The principal self-denial takes place in the home. Padre Pio! 

Thought n° 320 Thursday 16 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 Wednesday 15 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° 318 Tuesday 14 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…

Thought n° 317 Monday 13 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 Sunday 12 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 Saturday 11 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 Friday 10 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 Thursday 9 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!