Lent with Padre Pio: Fifth Sunday

Franciscan Media April 6, 2025

Toward the end of his life and after his death, Padre Pio has become a popular saint among Catholics.

God Shows Himself

Colleen Arnold, MD April 5, 2025

The next time you have the opportunity to watch a storm, consider the ways it reminds you of God.

Lent with Padre Pio: Fourth Saturday

Franciscan Media April 5, 2025

“A seed has been sown in the ground which the Lord God shall warm with the rays of His love.”
—Padre Pio at the opening of the House for the Relief of the Suffering

Strengthen My Body, Lord

Carol Ann Morrow April 4, 2025

Strengthen me to do what I can, Lord. Help me to accept my limitations and give you the glory with what this poor body can do in your service.

Lent with Padre Pio: Fourth Friday

Franciscan Media April 4, 2025

Padre Pio had a rather structured prayer life. In addition to some of the things he is more well known for, he was also a treasured spiritual adviser to many.

Lent with Padre Pio: Fourth Thursday

Franciscan Media April 3, 2025

During this season of Lent, we can draw strength from the example of Christ and Padre Pio who fought back against anxiety over what they were called to do.

Hands holding another hand as a sign of forgiveness

Learning to Forgive: A Lifelong Process

Patricia Breen McNeil April 2, 2025

Some of the hardest teachings of Jesus to follow are centered around forgiveness. Forgive 70 x 7 times. Be merciful as your heavenly Father is merciful. Turn the other cheek.

Lent with Padre Pio: Fourth Wednesday

Franciscan Media April 2, 2025

Padre Pio is revered by many, but there were—and still are—people who doubted his experiences.

God’s Grandeur

Elizabeth Bookser Barkley, PhD April 1, 2025

My third-grade granddaughter’s science essay delighted me: a picture of her pointing to her head and words that explained why her brain is the most important part of her body.