Thought n° 342 Monday 8 December God is served only when He is served as He wishes to be. Padre Pio 

Thought n° 341 Sunday 7 December Lovingly humble yourself before God and man, because God speaks to the humble. Love silence, because much talk is never without sin. Withdraw into yourself as much as you can, because, in this way, the Lord speaks freely to the soul, and the soul is more able to listen…

Thought n° 340 Saturday 6 December When you are unable to take big steps on the path that leads to God, be content with little steps, patiently waiting until you have the legs to run; or better still, wings to fly. Be content with being, for now, a little bee in a hive, which will…

Thought n° 339 Friday 5 December Let us do good while we still have time, and we will render glory to our heavenly Father, sanctify ourselves, and give good example to others. Padre Pio

Thought n° 338 Thursday 4 December Your Kingdom is not far away, allow us to participate in Your triumph on earth to then participate in Your Kingdom in Heaven. Grant that, being unable to contain the communication of Your charity, we preach Your divine Regality by our example and good works. Take possession of our…

Thought n° 337 Wednesday 3 December When you are in a state of abjection imitate the kingfishers who build their nests on the masts of ships, which are raised above the earth. Raise your heart and your thoughts to God who alone can console you and give you the strength to sustain your trials in…

Thought n° 336 Tuesday 2 December Divine Goodness not only does not reject repentant souls, but even goes in search of obstinate ones. Padre Pio 

Thought n° 335 Monday 1 December Take no notice, my son, let them publish what they like. I fear God’s judgement and not that of men. Only sin is to be feared because it offends God and dishonours us. Padre Pio 

Thought n° 334 Sunday 30 November  Remember that God is in us when we are in the state of grace and outside of us, so to speak, when we are in a state of sin; but his angel never abandons us. He is our most sincere and faithful friend when we do not make the…

Thought n° 333 Saturday 29 November It is a great grace to begin to serve this good God when youth renders one susceptible to everything. Oh how this offering, by which one offers the flowers and the first fruits of the tree, is appreciated. And what can restrain you from making a total offering of…