Padre Pio Blog

“Give praise to God alone and not to man; honor the Creator and not the creature. During your life, learn to endure bitterness. in order to participate in the sufferings of Christ.” – Padre Pio (LCS, 1 Oct-1971 30).

“Let us try to serve the Lord with all our heart and will. He will always give us more than we deserve.” – Padre Pio

“Terrible is the justice of God. But let us not forget also that his mercy is infinite.” – Padre Pio

“I feel a great desire to abandon myself with greater trust, to the divine mercy, and to place my hope in God alone.” – Padre Pio

“Never fall back on yourself alone, but place all your trust in God.” – Padre Pio

“Temptation is a sure sign the soul is very pleasing to the Lord.” – Padre Pio

“When the soul grieves and is afraid of offending God, it does not offend Him and is very far from committing sin.” – Padre Pio (Letters II, p. 67).

“Do not halt in seeking the truth, in discovering God. Be docile to the influence of grace, following its inspiration and attraction. Do not be ashamed of Christ and His doctrine.” – Padre Pio (Epist. IV, p. 713)