“I say to bear our imperfections with patience, and not at all to love and caress them, because humility is nourished in this suffering.” 
—Letters, Vol. 3, 684-85

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Though he was a very holy man, Padre Pio was fully aware of his flaws and weaknesses. Often he would write to his spiritual adviser and others lamenting his lack of patience or acceptance of God’s will. He never thought he was holy enough, obedient enough, or prayerful enough. It was a constant struggle throughout his life. But he always turned to God when he became focused on these imperfections. We, too, have those moments when we feel as if we’re not doing things well enough to please God. We must always remember, though, that God knows us and what’s in our hearts and loves us—imperfections and all.
Praying with Padre Pio
St. Pio, sometimes we are painfully aware of our shortcomings and can, at times, obsess over them. Help us remember that we are made in God’s image and truly loved.