In order to console a soul in it's sufferings, point out to it all the good it can still do.
Pio of PietrelcinaThe harm that comes to souls from the lack of reading holy books makes me shudder... What power spiritual reading has to lead to a change of course, and to make even worldly people enter into the way of perfection.
Pio of PietrelcinaIn the spiritual life, you must take one step forward each day in a vertical line, from the bottom up.
Pio of PietrelcinaBe content to progress in slow steps until you have legs to run and wings with which to fly.
Pio of Pietrelcina