So long as you retain humility of spirit and
receptivity of consciousness, whereby you know that
God is working his perfect work through you, then
you will no longer enter into a sense of struggle or
unworthiness, or take on that dour mien that makes
this work harder and sends the angels temporarily
packing to find others who are more joyous to work
through and inspire.
You must breathe in a new life of inspiration and
joy daily and smile at yourself in the mirror, knowing
that each new day brings an opportunity for a miracle
to occur in your life through the efforts of the angels,
who are now hovering about you and eagerly awaiting
your calls and prayers and orders—ready to carry out
the assignments that will help you to accomplish your
mission and fulfill your holy vows!
This is the work of the saints above and below.
So although all have at times cried out, “How long, O
Lord,” know that all is cycling unto fulfillment
through your willingness to lay down your lives and
give freely, and that the days and hours are truly being
shortened for the accelerated saving of many more
sentient beings upon Earth.
— Padre Pio, March 28, 2005