Monday, September 29 : Saint Pio of Pietralcina “Padre Pio”

When faced with temptations, be a strong woman and fight with the Lord’s help. If you fall into sin, don’t remain there, discouraged and worn out. Humble yourself, but without losing courage; lower yourself, but without degrading yourself; shed tears of sincere contrition to wash away your imperfections and your faults, but without losing confidence in God’s mercy, which will always be greater than your ingratitude. Make a resolution to correct yourself, but without being self-confident, for you must find your strength in God alone. Finally, sincerely acknowledge that if God were not your armor and your shield, your imprudence would have led you to commit all kinds of sins. Don’t be surprised at your weakness. Rather, accept yourself as you are. Blush because of your infidelity towards God, but trust him and abandon yourself quietly to him, like a small child in its mother’s arms.

Roman Extraordinary (Tridentine) Daily Readings – rosary,team