– Waiting in Paradise -
From Padre Pio writtings:
My soul is filled with impatient longing to see itself possessed once and for all by this great God … it wants to have a full and perfect view of that gifure, of whom it has already seen, as it were, an outline or a rough sketch. In a word, my soul wants to behold the Word, the Son of God, who is the splendour of God’s glory and the perfect image of his substance. ( Letters I, p. 529)
From Padre Pio writtings:
My soul is full of gratitude to God for the many victories it obtains at every instant, and I cannot refrain from uttering endless hymns of blessing to this great and munificent God. Blessed be the Lord for this great goodness! O God, the King of my heart, the only Source of all my happiness, how much longer must I wait before I can openly enjoy your ineffable beauty? (Letters I, p.730/731)
From Padre Pio writtings:
Again at night when I close my eyes the veil is lifted and I see paradise open up before me; and gladdened by this vision I sleep with a smile of sweet beatitude on my lips and perfectly tranquil countenance, waiting for the little companion of my childhood to come to waken me, so that we may sing together the morning praises to the Beloved of our hearts. ( Letters I, p. 347)
From Padre Pio writtings:
Through Jesus’ obedience the heavenly Father willed that all creature should confess and believe in this most holy name: “Every tongue (should) confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father (Phil 2:11) … we are imitators of Jesus Christ and face up to all life’s battles, we too will share in His victories. In conclusion, with St. John Chrysostom, I say, let us firmly believe that our divine Redeemer is adorned with great glory, but let us continue to live for His glory imitating His example and following out His will. On the other hand, our faith will avail us nothing if our actions do not bear it our. ( Letters II, p. 238)
Edited by Melchiorre of Pobladura and Alessandro of Ripabottoni
English Version – edited by Father Gerardo Di Flumeri O.F.M. Cap. – Third Edition 2002 -
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