Quote

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 Pietrelcina

Change background

T
T
T

Change font

TAGS & TOPICS

Pio of Pietrelcina
Without
Thanks
Need
Tables
Needs
Saint
Way
Rise
Never
Sin
Gluttony
Lord
Wretched
Fear
Dues
Given
Table

More quotes by Pio of Pietrelcina

Image
In all the events of life, you must recognize the Divine will. Adore and bless it, especially in the things which are the hardest for you.
Pio of Pietrelcina
Image
Go to the Madonna. Love her! Always say the Rosary. Say it well. Say it as often as you can! Be souls of prayer. Never tire of praying, it is what is essential. Prayer shakes the Heart of God, it obtains necessary graces!
Pio of Pietrelcina
Image
Oh, how precious time is! Blessed are those who know how to make good use of it. Oh, if only all could understand how precious time is, undoubtedly everyone would do his best to spend it in a praiseworthy manner!
Pio of Pietrelcina
Image
I beg You, O my God, to be my life, my ship, my haven. You have made me ascend the cross of Your Son and I struggle to accept it as best I can. I am sure that I shall never come down from it.
Pio of Pietrelcina
Image
Our Lord loves you and loves you tenderly and if He does not let you feel the sweetness of His love, it is to make you more humble and abject in your own eyes.
Pio of Pietrelcina
Image
It would be easier for the world to survive without the sun than to do so without the Holy Mass.
Pio of Pietrelcina
Image
You must not be discouraged or let yourself become dejected if your actions have not succeeded as perfectly as you intended. What do you expect? We are made of clay and not every soil yields the fruits expected by the one who tills it. But let us always humble ourselves and acknowledge that we are nothing if we lack the Divine assistance.
Pio of Pietrelcina
Image
May the Heart of Jesus be the goal of all your aspirations.
Pio of Pietrelcina
Image
Love is the first ingredient in the relief of suffering.
Pio of Pietrelcina
Image
By the virtue of modesty the devout person governs all his exterior acts. With good reason, then, does St. Paul recommend this virtue to all and declare how necessary it is and as if this were not enough he considers that this virtue should be obvious to all.
Pio of Pietrelcina
Image
The most beautiful act of faith is the one made in darkness, in sacrificing, and with extreme effort.
Pio of Pietrelcina
Image
Love Our Lady and make her loved always recite the Rosary and recite it as often as possible.
Pio of Pietrelcina
Image
It is necessary to be strong, in order to become great: that is our duty. Life is a struggle, which we cannot avoid. We must triumph!
Pio of Pietrelcina
Image
Let us remember that the Heart of Jesus has called us not only for our own sanctification, but also for that of other souls. He wants to be helped in the salvation of souls.
Pio of Pietrelcina
Image
Only in Heaven will everything be as beautiful as spring, as pleasant as autumn, and as full of love as summer.
Pio of Pietrelcina
Image
The Cross will not crush you if its weight makes you stagger, its power will also sustain you.
Pio of Pietrelcina
Image
The Lord is a Father, the most tender and best of fathers. He cannot fail to be moved when His children appeal to Him.
Pio of Pietrelcina
Image
Be content to progress in slow steps until you have legs to run and wings with which to fly.
Pio of Pietrelcina
Image
Always stay close to this Heavenly Mother, because she is the sea to be crossed to reach the shores of Eternal Splendour.
Pio of Pietrelcina
Image
Prayer is the best weapon we have it is the key to God's heart. You must speak to Jesus not only with your lips, but with your heart. In fact on certain occasions you should only speak to Him with your heart.
Pio of Pietrelcina