"PRAY, HOPE, AND DON'T WORRY"

Saint Pio (Pius) of Pietrelcina, O.F.M. Cap., (25 May 1887 – 23 September 1968) was a Capuchin Catholic priest from Italy who is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church. He was born Francesco Forgione, and given the name Pius (Italian: Pio) when he joined the Capuchins, thus he was popularly known as Padre Pio. He became famous for his bearing the stigmata. On 16 June 2002, he was canonized by Pope John Paul II.


STOP ENTERTAINING VAIN FEARS

Stop entertaining those vain fears. Remember it is not feeling which constitutes guilt but the consent to such feelings. Only the free will is capable of good or evil. But when the will sighs under the trial of the tempter and does not will what is presented to it, there is not only no fault but there is virtue. -- Saint Pio of Pietrelcina

FIX THE TIME AND LENGTH OF YOUR MEDITATION

The field of battle between God and Satan is the human soul. It is in the soul that the battle rages every moment of life. The soul must give free access to the Lord so that it may be fortified by Him in every repect and with all kinds of weapons; that His light may enlighten it to combat the darkness of error; that it may be clothed with Jesus Christ. To be clothed with Jesus Christ it is necessary to die to oneself. That which comes from Satan begins with calmness and ends in storm, indifference, and apathy. In the spiritual life he who does not advance goes backward. It happens as with a boat which always must go ahead. If it stands still the wind blows it back. Fix the time, the length of your meditation, and do not rise from your place until you have finished even at the cost of being crucified. -- Saint Pio of Pietrelcina

Search Engine of Mind and Heart

He who does not meditate acts as one who never looks into the mirror and so does not bother to put himself in order, since he can be dirty without knowing it. The person who meditates and turns his thoughts to God who is the mirror of the soul, seeks to know his defects and tries to correct them, moderates himself in his impulses and puts his conscience in order. -- Saint Pio of Pietrelcina

But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as from the Lord, the Spirit. -- 2 Corinthians 3:18

Father in heaven, you are the mirror of my soul!

Whenever I fail to put into practice all the words I have received from you, I am easily convicted and my conscience bothers me. This is because your words have become the greatest treasures of my life and only by being a doer of your word will I be blessed.

Please forgive me from all my sins and fill me with the most Holy Spirit so that I may continue to be transformed into the same image of your son, my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, in whom you are well pleased.

All these I humbly ask and pray In Jesus Name. Amen.

"Anyone who listens to the word

but does not do what it says 

is like a man who looks at his face 

in a mirror."

James 1:23

No Fear of Sin

"See, you are well! Sin no more, 

that nothing worse befall you."

John 5:14

Never rise from the table without having given thanks to the Lord. If we act in this way we need have no fear of the wretched sin of gluttony. -- St. Pio of Pietrelcina

There will grow all kinds of trees for food. Their leaves will not wither nor their fruit fail, but they will bear fresh fruit every month, because the water for them flows from the sanctuary. Their fruit will be for food, and their leaves for healing." (Ezekiel 47:12)

Therefore we will not fear though the earth should change, though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea; though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble with its tumult. (Psalm 46:2-3).


Father in heaven, please forgive me for I have sinned.

All are going well for me because of the grace and mercy of your son, my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Deliver me from sin so that nothing worse shall befall upon me.

I pray for your people especially those who became victims of calamities and wars. Though all these things must come to pass, be in their midst and help them in their times of distress.

Thank you for all the good works that you have done. May you continue to be with me all the time through Christ your Son, who lives and reigns with you now and forever. Amen.

God is in the midst of her, 

she shall not be moved; 

God will help her right early.

Psalm 46:5

Advancement of Spiritual Life

"Give, and it will be given to you; 

good measure, pressed down, 

shaken together, running over, 

will be put into your lap.

For the measure you give 

will be the measure you get back." 

Luke 6:38

In the spiritual life he who does not advance goes backward. It happens as with a boat which always must go ahead. If it stands still the wind blows it back. Fix the time, the length of your meditation, and do not rise from your place until you have finished even at the cost of being crucified. -- Saint Pio of Pietrelcina

We thy people, the flock of thy pasture, give thanks to thee for ever; from generation to generation we will recount thy praise (Psalm 79:13).

Die to Oneself

"Judge not, and you will not be judged; 

condemn not, and you will not be condemned; 

forgive, and you will be forgiven."

Luke 6:37

Justice, O Lord, is on your side; we are shamefaced even to this day: because of their treachery toward you. O LORD, we are shamefaced, for having sinned against you. -- Daniel 9:7-8

To be clothed with Jesus Christ it is necessary to die to oneself. That which comes from Satan begins with calmness and ends in storm, indifference, and apathy.  -- Saint Pio of Pietrelcina

Yours, O Lord, our God, are compassion and forgiveness! Yet we rebelled against you and paid no heed to your command, O LORD, our God, to live by the law you gave us through your servants the prophets (Daniel 9:9-10).

Do not remember against us the iniquities of our forefathers; let thy compassion come speedily to meet us, for we are brought very low (Psalm 79:8).

Let the groans of the prisoners come before thee; according to thy great power preserve those doomed to die! -- Psalm 79:11

Clothed with Jesus Christ

"Be merciful, 

even as your Father is merciful."

Luke 6:36

I prayed to the LORD, my God, and confessed, "Ah, Lord, great and awesome God, you who keep your merciful covenant toward those who love you and observe your commandments! -- Daniel 9:4

The field of battle between God and Satan is the human soul. It is in the soul that the battle rages every moment of life. The soul must give free access to the Lord so that it may be fortified by Him in every respect and with all kinds of weapons; that His light may enlighten it to combat the darkness of error; that it may be clothed with Jesus Christ.  -- Saint Pio of Pietrelcina

We have sinned, been wicked and done evil; we have rebelled and departed from your commandments and your laws. We have not obeyed your servants the prophets, who spoke in your name. -- Daniel 9:5-6

Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of thy name; deliver us, and forgive our sins, for thy name's sake! -- Psalm 79:9

The Will

Remember, that the devil has only one door by which to enter the soul: the will. There are secret or hidden doors. Temptations, discouragement, and unrest are the wares offered by the enemy. Remember this: if the devil makes noise, it is a sign that he is still outside and not yet within. That which must terrify us is his peace and concord within the human soul

-- Saint Pio of Pietrelcina

The Will

Remember, that the devil has only one door by which to enter the soul: the will. There are secret or hidden doors. Temptations, discouragement, and unrest are the wares offered by the enemy. Remember this: if the devil makes noise, it is a sign that he is still outside and not yet within. That which must terrify us is his peace and concord within the human soul

-- Saint Pio of Pietrelcina