St. Padre Pio was arguably one of the most popular saints of the 20th century, and his legacy continues to the present day. His life is a treasure-trove of spiritual wisdom and remarkable facts.
Here are 10 such facts from Padre Pio’s life and how they can encourage us in the spiritual life.
- Padre Pio was known as a “nerd” during childhood
- St. Padre Pio sent penitents on this holy (and terrifying) pilgrimage
- Couple praises Padre Pio’s recipe for a happy marriage
- Padre Pio’s powerful words of advice when a pandemic hit Italy
- Padre Pio built a hospital for a profound spiritual reason
- How Padre Pio stopped Allied forces from bombing his monastery during WWII
- Padre Pio’s daily prayer to his Guardian Angel
- Padre Pio’s secret weapon against the evils in the world today
- Padre Pio’s favorite prayer of petition
- Padre Pio says God is “obliged” to answer this type of prayer
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St. Padre Pio’s favorite prayer of petition
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