Thought n° 242 Saturday 30 August When we do the will of others, we must realize we are doing God’s will, which is manifested for us in the will of our Superiors and neighbour. Padre Pio 

Thought n° 241 Friday 29 August To be submissive does not mean to be a slave, but to be free for holy advice. Padre Pio 

Thought n° 240 Thursday 28 August God enriches the soul that divests itself of everything. Padre Pio 

Thought n° 239 Wednesday 27 August Humility is truth, truth is humility. Padre Pio 

Thought n° 238 Tuesday 26 August Self-esteem, the offspring of pride, is more malicious than the mother herself. Padre Pio 

Thought n° 237 Monday 25 August Love an practise simplicity and humility and don’t worry about the opinion of the world, because if this world had nothing to say against us, we would not be real servants of God. Padre Pio 

Thought n° 236 Sunday 24 August The world does not esteem us because we are children of God; let us console ourselves that at least once in a while it recognizes the truth and does not lie. Padre Pio 

Thought n° 235 Saturday 23 August Be careful never to become discouraged when you are surrounded by spiritual infirmities. If God allows you to fall in some weakness it is not to abandon you, but only to establish you in humility and make you more careful in the future. Padre Pio 

Thought n° 234 Friday 22 August How much malice there is in me! Keep that conviction, humble yourself but don’t be distressed. Padre Pio 

Thought n° 233 Thursday 21 August If God were to take away all that He has given us, we would be in rags.