Friar Emma

Thought n° 86 Friday 27 March The God of Christians is the God of metamorphosis; you throw your sufferings into his bosom and you draw out peace; you throw in despair and you see hope coming to the surface. Padre Pio Pensiero n° 86 Venerdì 27 marzo Il Dio dei cristiani è il Dio della metamorfosi; voi gettate nel suo seno il dolore e ne ritraete la pace; voi gettate la disperazione e vedrete galleggiare la speranza (FM, 166). #PadrePio

Let us pray the Rosary together

Let us pray with today’s Gospel Reading (John 8:51-59) Lord Jesus Christ, We stand before this mystery with awe and humility, for Your word is life, Your presence is eternity, and Your truth leads us beyond the limits of death. Lord, increase our faith, that we may believe in Your promises even when we do not fully understand. In a world marked by fear, doubt, and confusion, anchor our hearts in the certainty of Your Word. You revealed Your divine identity, saying, “Before Abraham was, I AM.” You are the eternal God, the One who is, who was, and who is to come. Help us to recognize You not only as a teacher or prophet, but as our Lord and our God. Forgive us, O Lord, for the times we reject Your truth, for the moments we resist Your voice, and for the pride that blinds our hearts. Remove from us every hardness of heart, that we may not turn away from You as those who could not accept Your word, but instead receive You with humility and love. Teach us to keep Your Word faithfully, not only to hear it, but to live it in our daily lives. May Your commandments be our guide, Your truth our light, and Your love our strength. Lord Jesus, deliver us from the fear of death, and fill us with the hope of eternal life. Help us to live as people who belong to You, with our eyes fixed on the promise of heaven. When trials come, when our faith is tested, give us the courage to stand firm in You, trusting that Your Word is truth and Your promises never fail. May our lives bear witness to the eternity You offer and may we one day share fully in the life that never ends. Amen

Thought n° 85 Thursday 26 March Life is a Calvary; but we must climb it cheerfully. Crosses are the jewels of the Bridegroom and I am jealous of them. My sufferings are pleasing. I suffer only when I have nothing to suffer. Padre Pio Pensiero n° 85 Giovedì 26 marzo La vita é un Calvario; ma conviene salire allegramente. Le croci sono i monili dello Sposo ed io ne sono geloso. Le mie sofferenze sono piacevoli. Soffro solo quando non soffro (CE, 22). #PadrePio

Let’s pray the Rosary together

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Let us pray with today’s Gospel Reading (Luke 1:26-38) as we celebrate the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord: God Our Father, in Your infinite love, You chose the humble Virgin of Nazareth to become the Mother of Your Son. In the mystery of the Annunciation, You sent the angel Gabriel to bring the message of salvation to Blessed Virgin Mary. Full of grace, she listened with faith, questioned with humility, and responded with total trust: “Let it be done to me according to your word.” Lord, teach us to imitate her “yes.” In moments of uncertainty, give us the courage to trust Your plan. When Your will seems difficult or mysterious, help us to surrender with faith and love. O Blessed Virgin Mary, model of obedience and humility, you welcomed the Word into your heart before you bore Him in your womb. Intercede for us, that we too may receive Christ in our lives and bring Him to others. Lord Jesus Christ, eternal Word made flesh, You chose to dwell among us through the obedience of Mary. Dwell also in our hearts and transform us by Your grace. Help us to become instruments of Your presence in our families, communities, and the world. May our lives reflect Your love, and may our words proclaim Your truth. O Holy Spirit, who overshadowed the Virgin Mary, we invite You to come upon us and renew us. Fill us with Your light and strength, that we may respond generously to God’s call in our lives. On this holy solemnity, we give thanks for the mystery of the Incarnation, where heaven touched earth and salvation began to unfold. May we, like Mary, be open to God’s will, faithful in our vocation, and joyful in serving His plan. #Amen

Thought n° 84 Wednesday 25 March Let nature resent suffering because there is nothing more natural than this except sin. With divine help, your will, will always be superior to it, and divine love will always be in your soul, if you do not cease to pray. Padre Pio Pensiero n° 84 Mercoledì 25 marzo Lasciate pure che la natura si risenta dinanzi al soffrire, poiché niente vi è in questo di più naturale all'infuori del peccato; la vostra volontà, col divino aiuto, sara sempre superiore ed il divino amore non verrà mai meno nel vostro spirito, se non tralasciate la preghiera (Epist. III, p. 80). #PadrePio

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Let’s pray the Rosary together

Let us pray with today’s Gospel Reading (John 8:21-30): Lord Jesus Christ, You are the One sent by the Father, the true light who came into the world to lead us from darkness into life. You speak of a path that many do not understand today, a path that leads through the mystery of the Cross to the fullness of life in the Father. Lord, we confess that at times we fail to understand Your words. We seek certainty yet struggle to trust; we hear Your voice, yet hesitate to follow. Strengthen our faith, O Lord, that we may recognize You as the Son of God, the Savior who alone gives life. Lord, lift our hearts to You, especially when we feel lost or uncertain. Help us to believe even  when we do not fully see, and to trust in Your presence even in moments of darkness. Lord Jesus, You declared that when You are lifted up, we will come to know who You truly are. Teach us to contemplate Your Cross, where Your love is revealed in its fullness. May we find in Your sacrifice the truth about God’s mercy and the meaning of our own lives. Father of mercy, You are always with Your Son, and You never leave Him alone. Remain also with us, that we may never feel abandoned but always upheld by Your grace. Form in us hearts that seek to do what is pleasing to You. Guide our thoughts, our words, and our actions, so that our lives may bear witness to Your truth. Help us, Lord, to remain in Your Word, to grow in faith, and to live as true disciples. May Your truth set us free, and may Your love lead us to eternal life. Amen

Thought n° 83 Tuesday 24 March Always love pain, which, besides being the work of Divine Wisdom, reveals the work of his love to us even more. Padre Pio Pensiero n° 83 Martedì 24 marzo Sii sempre amante del dolore il quale, oltre ad essere l’opera della divina sapienza, ci rivela, meglio ancora, l’opera del suo amore (ASN, 43). #PadrePio

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Let us pray with today’s Gospel Reading (John 8:1-11): Lord Jesus Christ, You who are full of mercy and truth, we come before You aware of our sins and in need of Your compassion. In today’s encounter with the woman caught in sin, You did not condemn but revealed the power of mercy over judgment. Lord, we too stand before You, not as righteous, but as sinners in need of forgiveness. Too often we are quick to judge others, forgetting our own weakness and faults. Lord Jesus, remove from our hearts the stones we carry, stones of condemnation, pride, and hypocrisy. Teach us to see others with Your eyes, to love with Your heart, and to forgive as You forgive. You said, “Let the one among you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone.” In that moment, all were humbled. Humble us too, O Lord, that we may recognize our need for Your grace. Lord Jesus, to the woman You said, “Neither do I condemn you. Go, and sin no more.”  Speak these words also to our hearts. Free us from the burden of guilt and give us the strength to begin again. Grant us true repentance, not only sorrow for our sins, but a sincere desire to change our lives. Help us to walk in holiness, guided by Your truth and sustained by Your mercy. May we become instruments of Your compassion, bringing healing and hope to those who feel condemned, forgotten, or unworthy. O Merciful Savior, embrace us in Your love, lift us from our sins, and lead us on the path of new life. Amen

Thought n° 82 Monday 23 March The lot of chosen [special] souls is to suffer. God, the author of all grace and of every gift leading to salvation, has decreed that glory will be ours on condition that we endure suffering in a Christian spirit. Padre Pio Pensiero n° 82 Lunedì 23 marzo La sorte delle anime elette è il patire; è la sofferenza sopportata cristianamente condizione a cui Dio, autore di ogni grazia e di ogni dono conducente a salute, ha stabilito di darci la gloria (Epist. II, p. 248). #PadrePio

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Appreciation! Life is beautiful when surrounded by love from amazing people like you all! I do appreciate your prayers, calls, messages and closeness celebrating my birthday yesterday! God bless you all and surrounded with amazing and inspiring friends!

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@FriarEmma1 Happy birthday, Fr.! 🙏🏼🌷May God bless you this day and always