Quotes by Padre Pio of Pietrelcina

Padre Pio of Pietrelcina (1887–1968) — Kapuzinerpater · Katholisch · Italien

Pater Pio von Pietrelcina (1887–1968) war ein italienischer Kapuzinerpater, der die meiste Zeit seines Lebens im Kloster von San Giovanni Rotondo in Süditalien wirkte. Bekannt wurde er durch die ihm zugeschriebenen Wundmale Christi, seine intensive Beichtseelsorge und das von ihm initiierte Großkrankenhaus, während innerkirchliche Kritiker und vatikanische Prüfungen die Echtheit seiner Stigmata wiederholt anzweifelten. Für Bibelleser steht er heute für beharrliches Gebet und das Festhalten am Glauben im persönlichen Leiden.

Era: The 20th Century

Recurring topics: Prayer & Silence, Suffering & the Question of God, Faith & Trust, Temptation & Struggle, Growth & Character, Courage & Strength, Love, The Bible & the Word of God

Quotes by Padre Pio of Pietrelcina

Jesus, I entrust my past to your mercy — my present to your love, and my future to your providence.
Padre Pio of Pietrelcina

In books we seek God; in prayer we find him.
Padre Pio of Pietrelcina

The cross will not crush you. Though it weighs heavily, it gives strength and holds you upright.
Padre Pio of Pietrelcina

If only we knew how God rewards every smallest act of love a hundredfold!
Padre Pio of Pietrelcina

Prayer is a powerful tool, a key that opens the heart of God.
Padre Pio of Pietrelcina

The devil is like a furious dog on a chain; beyond the chain's reach, he cannot bite you. Keep away from him. If you draw near, he will seize you. Remember that for the devil there is but one door into your inner self: your will.
Padre Pio of Pietrelcina

Look, everyone comes wanting to be freed from their cross; so few come asking for the strength to carry it!
Padre Pio of Pietrelcina

Time spent for the honor of God and the good of one's neighbor is never wasted.
Padre Pio of Pietrelcina

The lie is the child of the devil. Humility is truth, and truth is humility.
Padre Pio of Pietrelcina

The world could sooner exist without the sun than without the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.
Padre Pio of Pietrelcina

Love is crucified, and it can only be found at the cross.
Padre Pio of Pietrelcina

Every prayer spoken with right intention and good will is pleasing to God.
Padre Pio of Pietrelcina

Let us stop worrying about the things with which God tests our faithfulness. We should at least trust in his will. Jesus will free, comfort, and encourage us whenever it pleases him.
Padre Pio of Pietrelcina

You must let God in when he knocks.
Padre Pio of Pietrelcina

Do not always build on earthly things, but build on God — on your being, which knows no downfall.
Padre Pio of Pietrelcina

Do not seek comfort from people. What comfort could they possibly give? Go to the tabernacle, pour out your heart there. There you will find comfort.
Padre Pio of Pietrelcina

The temptations in our life come from the devil; suffering, however, comes from God and leads to paradise. Despise the temptations, but accept the trials.
Padre Pio of Pietrelcina

What penance pleases God? Repentance for our sins!
Padre Pio of Pietrelcina

You indifferent souls, enrich your existence! Gather treasures for eternal life!
Padre Pio of Pietrelcina

Let us think of the suffering and death of Our Lord, and of the blood he shed for us. Then we will no longer complain about our own suffering.
Padre Pio of Pietrelcina

The Christian life is nothing other than an unceasing battle against oneself.
Padre Pio of Pietrelcina

To suffer hidden in one's heart is meritorious, noble, and good.
Padre Pio of Pietrelcina

Sources: irishtimes.com, motherjones.com, beyondthesestonewalls.com, heraldsusa.org

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