Rest Beneath the Cross of Christ

Saint Padre Pio would have you rest in the "Heart of our Divine Master." And don't worry about being rejected by Our Lord, no matter how miserable, sinful, unworthy, worried, or distressed you feel. Those are all just feelings, nothing more. In fact, take Saint Pio's advice when he says to you, "The Heart of our Divine Master has no law more lovable than that of sweetness, humility, and charity. Do you know what the shepherds do in Arabia when they hear thunder and see the air filled with lightning? They retire with their flocks under the laural bushes. Now, let us do the same: When we see that persecutions and contradictions give us a forewarning of some great displeasure, we must retire with great confidence under the cross of Our Lord, along with our affections, because all will work out to the benefit of those who try to love God. Take heart," continues St. Padre Pio to you, "and keep your heart well recollected. Be very wary of anxiety. Often place your trust in Divine Providence and be sure that heaven and earth will pass away before the Lord will fail to protect you." (Letters 3, page 609)