Carlo Acutis and the Gift of Presence
“Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans.” Often attributed to John Lennon, this quote from American journalist Allen Saunders speaks to me especially this week of April 21, 2025, as I write this piece...
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Lent with Padre Pio: Second Sunday
During the time when Padre Pio was under investigation and unable to say Mass, hear confessions, or communicate with his spiritual director, he spent his days patiently waiting—and praying.
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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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