St. Padre Pio: Ten Tips to Improve Your Spiritual Life
September 23 is the Feast of St. Padre Pio, also known as St. Pio of Pietrelcina (1887-1968). He was a priest, mystic, and stigmatist, and Spiritual Father to many. Here are ten bits of advice to help us grow spiritually from this powerful saint: 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. A thousand years of enjoying human glory is not worth even an hour spent sweetly communing with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Pray, hope and don't worry. Anxiety doesn't help at all. Our Merciful Lord will listen to your prayer. Love the Madonna and pray the rosary, for her Rosary is the weapon against the evils of the world today. All graces given by God pass through the Blessed Mother.” Be souls of prayer. Never tire of praying, it is what is essential. Prayer shakes the Heart of God, it obtains necessar...