Franciscan Spirit Blog

Lent with Padre Pio: Easter Sunday

As we celebrate Sunday, let us remember to move forward in the spirit of Padre Pio—caring for and serving others so that they may come to know Christ.
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Lent with Padre Pio: Fifth Monday

We cannot preach in the same way as Padre Pio did. But we can spread that same message through our own lives. In that sense, we are all preachers.
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Lent with Padre Pio: Fifth Sunday

Toward the end of his life and after his death, Padre Pio has become a popular saint among Catholics.
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Lent with Padre Pio: Fourth Saturday

“A seed has been sown in the ground which the Lord God shall warm with the rays of His love.”  —Padre Pio at the opening of the House for the Relief of the Suffering
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Lent with Padre Pio: Fourth Friday

Padre Pio had a rather structured prayer life. In addition to some of the things he is more well known for, he was also a treasured spiritual adviser to many.
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Lent with Padre Pio: Fourth Thursday

During this season of Lent, we can draw strength from the example of Christ and Padre Pio who fought back against anxiety over what they were called to do.
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Lent with Padre Pio: Fourth Wednesday

Padre Pio is revered by many, but there were—and still are—people who doubted his experiences.
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