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Day 2 St. Padre Pio you have said: I implore you to be faithful and humble and always to keep the great Mother of God before your mental gaze, she who humbled herself more profoundly the more she was exalted.  Never, ever be exalted at your virtues but repeat that everything comes from God, and give Him the honor and glory. The post A Novena to St. Padre Pio – Day 2 – Discerning Hearts...

From the writings of St. Pio: May the Grace and peace of the Holy Spirit always be at the center of your heart. Place your heart in the open side of the Savior, and unite it with the King of your heart who is within it as on a royal throne, in order that He might receive homage and obedience from all other hearts. Keep your hearts door open, so that everyone can approach Him and gain an audience a...

Day 6 From the writings of St. Pio: In the most Holy Sacrament of the Eucharist, in this sacrament of Love, we have true life, a blessed life, and true sacrament of Love; we have true life, a blessed life, and true happiness. Because in it we receive not only those graces that perfect us but the very Author of those graces. The post St. Padre Pio Novena Day 6 appeared first on Discerning Hearts Ca...

St. Padre Pio Novena Day 5 St Therese of the Child Jesus used to say, “I don’t want to choose either to die or to live, but let Jesus do as He likes with me.” I see clearly that this is the image of all souls who are stripped of self and filled with God… What St. Therese has said ought to be said by every soul inflamed with love of God. The post St. Padre Pio Novena Day 5 with Msgr. Esseff appeare...

St. Padre Pio you have said: I often think that there is only one thing in this base world which can soothe the most acute pain which pierces the heart when we see ourselves far from God, the source and consolation of distressed souls. That one thing is solitude, for here the soul enjoys sweet rest in the One who is its true peace. I want the heavenly Father to grant you the grace of stability in...

From the writings of St. Pio: I often think that there is only one thing in this base world which can soothe the most acute pain which pierces the heart when we see ourselves far from God, the source and consolation of distressed souls. That one thing is solitude, for here the soul enjoys sweet rest in the One who is its true peace. I want the heavenly Father to grant you the grace of stability in...

Join Msgr. John Esseff, as he offers this novena in honor of St. Pio Day 3 From the writings of St. Pio: I am greatly comforted and very content in Jesus’ company, and who could describe the help it is to me to have Him continually by my side? This company makes me much more careful not to do anything which would displease God. It seems to me as if Jesus is constantly watching me. If it sometimes...

Join Msgr. John Esseff, as he offers this novena in honor of St. Pio Day 2 From the writings of St. Pio: I implore you to be faithful and humble and always to keep the great Mother of God before your mental gaze, she who humbled herself more profoundly the more she was exalted. Never, ever be exalted at your virtues but repeat that everything comes from God, and give Him the honor and glory. The p...

Join Msgr. John Esseff, as he offers this novena in honor of St. Pio Day 1 From the writings of St. Pio: Jesus Keeps nothing for Himself of what is done for love of Him, and He will repay us very lavishly, Don’t let us make our happiness depend on enjoying wonderful health, or else we should be just like those foolish worldly people to whom it is not given to know the secrets of heaven…. Continue...

Day 9 From the writings of St. Pio: How fortunate we are to be slaves of this great God who submitted Himself to death for us. The post St. Padre Pio Novena Day 9 appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts .

From the writings of St. Pio: Is it possible that you are never satisfied with yourself? Jesus loves you with a loving partiality in spite of all your unworthiness. He sends down a torrent of graces upon you, and yet you complain. It is about time this ended and you convinced yourself that you are greatly in the Lord’s debt. Hence, less complaints, more gratitude, and a great deal of thanksgiving....