Franciscan Saints
Bring Everything to Christ
People walked days to hear me preach and in such numbers that I often spoke outdoors.
Intimacy with God
There is a mysticism for everyone. The mysticism Francis offers is for all believers, a mysticism that he illustrates through the gestures of his own life.
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Lent with Padre Pio: Wednesday of Holy Week
Padre Pio was fully aware of his flaws. Often he would write to his spiritual adviser and others lamenting his lack of patience or acceptance of God’s will.
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Lent with Padre Pio: Tuesday of Holy Week
While things were not always as he wished, Padre Pio accepted what the Lord had asked of him.
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Lent with Padre Pio: Monday of Holy Week
Each of us has a special role to play in the life of the Church. Our task is to prayerfully discern what that role is.
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Lent with Padre Pio: Palm Sunday
To this day, Padre Pio is venerated for his holiness, simplicity, and poverty—three characteristics we can all try to emulate.
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How Pope Francis Drew Inspiration from His Namesake