Franciscan Saints
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.
The Franciscan Family: Who’s Who?
Women, men, married, single—they all seek to live the Gospel under the inspiration of St. Francis of Assisi.
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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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A Look at John XXIII, ‘The Good Pope’
Author Greg Tobin talks about the pope’s lasting impact. Greg Tobin had an idea. When younger Catholics hear of Pope John XXIII, they might think of history’s Second Vatican Council, or perhaps they’ve heard vaguely of “the friendly pope.” Tobin ...
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