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Here is just a little information on Padre Pio I've collected Look at our Christmas Miracle and St. Pio's Intervention Francesco Forgione was born in Pietrelcina. Italy on May 25th. 1887. By the age of 5, young Francesco had decided to dedicate his life to God. Working on the small family farm Francesco did not attend school until the age of10. Shortly thereafter , at 15, he prepared for a life of priesthood. Ordained at age 23. Padre began to express a strong need and heartfelt desire to suffer for others. Padre's fervent prayers to Our Lord to be a victim for lost souls was answered on September 20, 1918. when he was marked with the five wounds of Our Lord's crucifixion. Now the first stigmatized priest in history of the Catholic Church, this simple and humble friar who prayed would serve to reconcile a vast number of sinners with their Lord and Savior. God continued to gift Padre with many charisms some of which were prophecy, healing, and bi-location. For His mission, God continued to use Padre in unique ways throughout his lifetime. Padre went home to Our Lord on Sept. 23, 1968 at the age of 81. Today it is still believed that the Blessed Padre continues to work in conjunction with the Holy Spirit in order to heal and save souls from sin.
Padre Pio, Cappuchin Priest Mystic, Confessor, Stigmatic
Prayer to St. Pio of Pietrelcina Most blessed and beloved St. Pio, You were chosen to glorify the crucified Jesus through the visible wounds of the Cross that you bore for 50 years. And like our Lord Jesus, you demonstrate your great love by sharing the many gifts bestowed upon you especially the gift of intercession. Because of your great friendship with the Lord, He responds to your requests and blesses those you bless. I now add my prayer to the many prayers offered to you every day by those who seek your help to obtain healings and consolations, earthly and spiritual blessings, and peace for body, mind and soul. In your loving kindness, please bless my loved ones, and me, and intercede for this special request:... (Insert petition)... In your great love, Saint Pio, please continue to pray with us and for us.
Some Biographical Notes on St. Pio of Pietrelcina
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