July 29, 2018

Capuchin Friar, Mystic
(1887–1968)

Padre Pio, a Capuchin friar of peasant background, spent virtually his entire life in a monastery in southern Italy. In most respects he was indistinguishable from his fellow friars. But for some mysterious purpose, Padre Pio was set apart. For the thousands of pilgrims who flocked to hear him say Mass, or to  have him hear their confessions, or simply to rest their gaze on his bandaged hands, he was living proof for the existence of God.