Empty Quote by Pio of Pietrelcina
“The sacred gift of prayer is in the right hand of our Savior, and according to the measure that you empty yourself of yourself, that is of love of your senses and of your own will, and make progress in rooting yourself in holy humility, to that extent the Lord will speak to your heart.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Homily on Prayer, 1935
Prayer is most effective when we surrender self‑interest, embracing humility and love, allowing God to speak directly to our hearts.
In simple terms: Humility opens the heart to divine guidance.
Key Takeaway
Surrender ego, seek humility.
Themes
humility
prayer
spirituality
Mood
contemplative
reverent
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- confessional prayer
- spiritual direction
- daily devotion
Key Concepts
self‑sacrifice
divine communication
Questions to Reflect On
- How does humility change your experience of prayer?
- What barriers keep you from surrendering self?
A Different Perspective
May be difficult for those accustomed to self‑assertion.
![“Ordinarily, God allows these things [i.e. evil suggestions and wickedness] to happen to free us from some hidden pride and to engender in us holy humility.” quote by Vincent de Paul](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e07/vincent-de-paul-1676_evil_ordinarily-god-allows-these-things-i-e-e_2440109.jpg)
