
Lent with Padre Pio: Third Wednesday
Padre Pio’s spiritual life was everything to him and everything he did contributed to it. He made the time because it was important to him.
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Padre Pio’s spiritual life was everything to him and everything he did contributed to it. He made the time because it was important to him.

As Passover neared, Jesus went to the Temple, disrupting the money changers and their commerce. He tipped their tables and spilled the coins they had been paid. It must have gotten their attention, but how many changed their ways?

“Stay with me, Lord . . .” That was the prayer Padre Pio often recited—simple, straightforward, to the point.

Francis’ experience with loss illustrates a path to deeper relationships, including with God.

Knowing that God is all-powerful, why did he allow Christ to be executed?

There was no supernatural vision, no compelling word of God that led Father Daniel (Dan) McLellan, OFM, to the priesthood.

Lent is a time to give generously to those in need. Ask for the grace to give more than feels comfortable.

Padre Pio’s day usually lasted about 19 hours. Each day for him was another opportunity to bring people closer into communion with Christ.

A proud member of Generation X pens an open letter to the millennial saint, Carlo Acutis.

Franciscan charism, lifestyle, and mission—those were the three things discussed at the recent Franciscan synod.