Daily Inspiration

“Don’t tire yourself with things that cause anxieties, perturbation and worries. Only one thing is necessary, to lift up your spirit and love God.” – Padre Pio (Consigli – Esortazioni di P. Pio)

“Do not fear as regards your spirit: they are tricks, treats and signs of predilection on the part of  the heavenly Spouse who wants to make you similar to Him. Jesus sees the disposition and good will of your soul, which is excellent, and He accepts and rewards this, and not your inculpabilities and inabilities, […]

“Be tranquil as far as your soul is concerned. Confide totally, more and more, in Jesus. Make an effort to unite yourself always and everything to the divine will, both in happy and sad events, and don’t worry about the future.” – Padre Pio (Letters III, p. 459)

“I beg you not to worry about what I am suffering at present and will suffer in the future. No matter how severe this suffering is, when it is placed before the good that awaits us, it is always a delight for the soul.” – Padre Pio (Letters III, p. 406)

“I have nothing to complain of in particular, except this rather bitter agitation of yours, which prevents you from tasting all the sweetness of the Cross. Correct this, and continue to do what you have been doing so well up to now.” – Padre Pio (Letters III, p. 451)

“I truly feel my heart bursting from my breast on hearing of your suffering. What wouldn’t I do to see you relieved of it. But why are you so anxious? Why are you so restless? Come on, my dear daughter, I have never seen Jesus grant you so many jewels as He does now. I […]

“May your sermon be continual self – sacrifice; be discreet wherever you go and be like the smile of God.” – Padre Pio (F. Morcaldi, 165)

“Drive away, once and for all, every perplexity and anxiety, and enjoy in peace, the most sweet pains of the Beloved.” – Padre Pio (Letters III, p. 440)

“Let us walk always, even with slow steps, as long as we have good intentions, we cannot but make progress. No, it is not necessary to be always attentive to everything for the exercise of the virtues.” – Padre Pio (Letters III, p. 592)

“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 hearts and your thoughts to God who alone can console you and give you the strength to sustain your trials in a holy way.” – Padre Pio

“Divine Goodness not only does not reject repentant souls, but even goes in search of obstinate ones.” – Padre Pio

“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 dishonors us.” – Padre Pio