Padre Pio

Always bear in mind as a safe general rule that while God tries us by his crosses and sufferings, he always leaves us a glimmer of light by which we continue to have great trust in him and to recognize his immense goodness. I urge you, therefore, not to be entirely disheartened in the face of the cross…heaven bestows on you, but to continue to have boundless confidence in the divine mercy.

Joy is born of happiness at possessing what we love. Now, from the moment at which the soul knows God, it is naturally led to love him.

At times the spirit is willing and the flesh weak, but God wants the spirit more than anything else.

Peace is simplicity of heart, serenity of mind, tranquility of soul, the bond of love.