“Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, a
virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel [God is with us].” Isaiah
7:14. St. Padre Pio said, “Jesus is with you, even when you don’t feel his presence. He is never
so close to you as he is during your spiritual battles.” Let us pray, Father, we thank You that it is
You who gives us signs along the path of our life that Your love and presence accompanies us
and never leaves us. May we be intentional about confirming it in our daily life that You our God
is with us. Amen. “Let your light shine!!” Be blessed. Larry.