Those who are true to self are always gracious and
grateful to God, even for the obstacles that are put in
their pathway, the challenges that beset them, the dire
situations that allow them to prove the law of being and
to access something more noble and inspired from God,
from within their hearts as they model the divine life, as
they imitate Christ, as they emulate the Divine Mother,
with her great patient heart—who calls to mind all these
things and keeps them in silence, in soulfulness within.*
When you attend to the Spirit and are guided by God;
directed by your Source; and assenting to the path,
whatever may come, then you are assured that you will
receive angelic intercession, divine guidance in all
things. And when you do, give glory to God; be
thankful and grateful for what you have been
commissioned to experience. And understand the
nuances of this holy path of light that is yours to tread
with sanctity, with devotion, and even with a heart
effulgent with kindness and compassion.
*Luke 2:19
— Padre Pio, May 27, 2013