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.
Pio of PietrelcinaAhead! Courage! 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 will blow it back.
Pio of PietrelcinaIt is true that God's power triumphs over everything, but humble and suffering prayer prevails over God Himself.
Pio of Pietrelcina