Pio Of Pietrelcina Quotes

The Rosary is THE weapon.

In all the events of life, you must recognize the Divine will. Adore and bless it, especially in the things which are the hardest for you.

Since eternity means happiness for you, what does it matter if some of these passing moments are unpleasant?

In the spiritual life, you must take one step forward each day in a vertical line, from the bottom up.

We must empty purgatory with our prayers.

Joy, with peace, is the sister of charity. Serve the Lord with laughter.

Don't consider me too demanding if I ask you once again to set great store by holy books and read them as much as you can. This spiritual reading is as necessary to you as the air you breathe.

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

Jesus himself wants my sufferings; He needs them for souls.

Love Our Lady and make her loved; always recite the Rosary and recite it as often as possible.

If the soul would know the merit which one acquires in temptations suffered in patience and conquered, it would be tempted to say: "Lord, send me temptations."

Always stay close to this Heavenly Mother, because she is the sea to be crossed to reach the shores of Eternal Splendour.

Pray, hope, don't worry.

Some people are so foolish that they think they can go through life without the help of the Blessed Mother.

Why fly like a hen when you can soar like an eagle?

Recommend me to the Lord and to the Virgin Mother because I am in extreme need of their help.

Jesus who cannot suffer long to keep you in affliction will come to relieve and comfort you by infusing fresh courage into your soul.

It is necessary to be strong, in order to become great: that is our duty. Life is a struggle, which we cannot avoid. We must triumph!

The Mother of Sorrows is my confidante, my teacher, my counselor, and my powerful advocate.

I want to be only a poor friar who prays - if God sees blemishes even in the angels, can you imagine what He sees in me!

Jesus wants to make us holy at all costs. . .He offers you continual proof of this.

I remind you that I belong with great ardor to everyone and for this reason I am suffering immensely for all.

Faith guides even us and we follow its sure light on the way which conducts us to God and His homeland.

I beg You, O my God, to be my life, my ship, my haven. You have made me ascend the cross of Your Son and I struggle to accept it as best I can. I am sure that I shall never come down from it.