Franciscan Spirit Blog

Lent with Padre Pio: First Saturday

For Padre Pio, dwelling on things that we can no longer control or change is not worth our time.
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Lent with Padre Pio: First Friday

God, for Padre Pio, was not a foreign figure to learn about, but more a companion to be encountered daily on his faith journey.
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Lent with Padre Pio: First Thursday

The act of baring one’s soul and sins before God was extremely important to Pio and he expected that same respect for the sacrament from those seeking absolution.
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Lent with Padre Pio: First Wednesday

Throughout his life, Padre Pio offered himself as a sacrifice. He was willing to take on physical sufferings in order to save the souls of others.
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Lent with Padre Pio: First Tuesday

Each of us have had periods where our faith is shaken and not as strong as we want it to be. Given all that is going on in the Church these days, it is certainly understandable.
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Lent with Padre Pio: First Monday

In the face of adversity, it can seem impossible to find any levity or something to smile about.
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Lent with Padre Pio: First Sunday

Throughout his life, Padre Pio dealt with various obstacles ranging from his health to people doubting his faith journey.
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