“I think, first of all, being an Italian American I’ve been exposed to the existence of Padre Pio for a long time and being raised a Catholic, it’s all part of the natural progression. Then, as it turns out, a … Continue reading
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Susan Boyle Invited by Vatican to Sing for Padre Pio Tribute in Italy
Saint Padre Pio loved to hear an Ave Maria by a gifted cantante d’opera. How do I know this? Because of a photo I saw of him, smiling with folded arms, as he and his fellow friars listened to the … Continue reading
Padre Pio Was “Star of Bethlehem” for Zoroastrian Convert
MUMBAI, India (AsiaNews) – “Thanks to God’s inexplicable mercy I was given the privilege of becoming a good friend of Padre Pio,” said Kersi Francisco Pio Mistry, 71. Full story is here.
Saint Pio of Pietrelcina: A Short Biography of the Padre
There were many saints who were renowned for their fiery devotion to Jesus in the Blessed Eucharist. Saints Peter Julian Eymard and Philip Neri come to mind at once. But, surely, Saint Pio of Pietrelcina is among the most seraphic of all adorers because he was literally nailed to the cross with Christ as he offered the holy sacrifice of the Mass. Continue reading
