Devotion to Padre Pio: his thought of 7 July

7. The enemy is very strong, and everything calculated seems that the victory should laugh at the enemy. Alas, who will save me from the hands of an enemy so strong and so powerful, who does not leave me free for an instant, day or night? Is it possible that the Lord will allow my fall? Unfortunately I deserve it, but will it be true that the goodness of the heavenly Father must be overcome by my malice? Never, never, this, my father.

8. I would love to be pierced with a cold knife, rather than to displease someone.

9. Seek solitude, yes, but with your neighbor do not miss charity.

O Padre Pio of Pietrelcina that you loved your Guardian Angel so much that he was your guide, defender and messenger. Angelic figures brought the prayers of your spiritual children to you. Intercede with the Lord so that we too learn to use our Guardian Angel who throughout our lives is ready to suggest the way of good and to dissuade us from doing evil.

«Invoke your Guardian Angel, who will enlighten you and guide you. The Lord has put him close to you precisely for this. Therefore 'make use of him.' Father Pio