Podcasts about Pietrelcina

Gustavo Fernández con Edgardo Fontanet. - Proyecto Filadelfia. OCT 1943, Filadelfia, EE.UU. Cartas de extraterrestres. Un sospechoso suicidio. - Respondiendo a los oyentes: ¿Dónde se puede estudiar Parapsicología? La primera ley del ocultismo. ¿Cómo se realiza una Psicofonía? ¿Es el Homo Sapiens Sapiens una hibridación? - ¿Fue Hitler el segundo Anticristo? - Crisis en el Golfo Pérsico. La oferta de una medium a Saddam Hussein. - Manochantas y curranderos. Estancia La Aurora (Uruguay). El coma de Astor Piazzolla y la tumba del Padre Pío de Pietrelcina. - Chips en el cerebro para comunicarse con ETs. - Una grabación de la comunicación entre un supuesto ET y una torre de control de aviones en México (ver AFR 465). - ¿Pueden los animales pericibir extrasensorialmente? - ¿Qué hay de cierto en las tiradas de cartas de Tarot? ¿Hay un destino inexorable o hay un absoluto libre albedrío? - ¿Hubo vida en la Antártida en la antigüedad? - ¿Cuándo comienzan los avistamientos de OVNIs en Capilla del Monte, Córdoba, Argentina? - Comunicación telefónica con "Juan" sobre rituales Umbanda en el cementerio. El problema de las sectas. - Grupo practicante del método de "Control Mental Silva" censura a Gustavo Fernández. Aclaración: Este episodio se elaboró a partir de diferentes grabaciones de Gustavo Fernández en su programa de radio AM, en LT14 Radio General Urquiza de Paraná (Entre Ríos, Argentina), en algún momento entre agosto de 1988 y junio de 1994. Hemos quitado la música original por cuestiones de derechos de autor. No contiene publicidad. Relacionados: Más texto, audio y video sobre los temas del Misterio en nuestro portal: https://alfilodelarealidad.com/ Utiliza el buscador o busca por categorías y etiquetas. Plataforma de cursos: https://miscursosvirtuales.net * * * Programa de Afiliados * * * iVoox comparte con AFR un pequeño porcentaje si usas uno de estos enlaces: * Disfruta de la experiencia iVoox sin publicidad, con toda la potencia de volumen, sincronización de dispositivos y listas inteligentes ilimitadas: Premium anual https://www.ivoox.vip/premium?affiliate-code=68e3ae6b7ef213805d8afeeea434a491 Premium mensual https://www.ivoox.vip/premium?affiliate-code=7b7cf4c4707a5032e0c9cd0040e23919 * La mejor selección de podcasts en exclusiva con iVoox Plus Más de 50.000 episodios exclusivos y nuevos contenidos cada día. ¡Suscríbete y apoya a tus podcasters favoritos! Plus https://www.ivoox.vip/plus?affiliate-code=258b8436556f5fabae31df4e91558f48 Más sobre el mundo del Misterio en alfilodelarealidad.com

Espacio patrocinado por: Recuperación de datos perdidos LABY. www.laby.es Nuestro objetivo es recuperar datos, si no lo conseguimos ¡no cobramos! Descripción del episodio: En este episodio de El Centinela del Misterio, vamos a ir nombrando los diferentes tipos de fenomenología, en qué consiste esa fenomenología poniendo como ejemplo los casos más espectaculares, tal vez inexplicables, relacionados con esa fenomenología, el país de origen y la religión donde se dan. Estigmas, apariciones marianas, levitación, clarividencia, bilocación, que junto a las curaciones milagrosas o el éxtasis, etcétera, son decisivos en los procesos de beatificación y canonización que legitiman los dogmas de las religiones del mundo. ¿Cuánto fraude o falsa interpretación hay en la fenomenología sufrida por ejemplo por San Francisco de Asís, Santa Teresa de Jesús, San José de Cupertino, Teresa Neumann, Padre Pío de Pietrelcina, etcétera? Con Manuel Carballal, Zuleica López y Carlos Bustos. Responsable de Producción. Helen Bustos MetRadioTV Dirección y Presentación. Carlos Bustos Realización. David Castillo ¿Quieres hacer crecer tu negocio? Anúnciate en El Centinela del Misterio. Infórmate mandando un WHATSAPP al 📲 +34 636 601 031 ¿Te apetece ser miembro de “El Club de El Centinela”? Podrás asistir a las grabaciones de nuestros programas en los Estudios Manu Carballal, además de obtener descuentos en nuestros artículos de merchandising, y poder conseguir beneficios y descuentos en la totalidad de actividades y eventos que realicemos dentro de la gran familia de “El Centinela”(viajes, teatros, jornadas del misterio, etc.) Puedes informarte por WhatsApp en el 📲 +34 636 60 10 31 También puedes apoyarnos y hacerte Mecenas para escuchar gratis toda la programación de El Centinela del Misterio. https://go.ivoox.com/sq/300018 Sigue nuestras actividades en https://instagram.com/carlosbustos_centinela?igshid=MzMyNGUyNmU2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr ©️ ®️El Centinela del Misterio 05/03/2026 Queda expresamente prohibida la reproducción total o parcial de este programa/podcast, por cualquier procedimiento, plataforma de difusión, medio de comunicación, así como el tratamiento informático, el alquiler o cualquier otra forma de cesión sin la autorización previa y por escrito de los titulares del copyright y propietarios de los derechos de El Centinela del Misterio. Los colaboradores, asistentes y personas que usan la palabra en el espacio El Centinela del Misterio, se hacen responsables unilateralmente de las opiniones vertidas en el mencionado espacio, y ceden los derechos de su actuación, emisión y redifusión, únicamente a El Centinela del Misterio y a la empresa propietaria de sus derechos. Los usuarios que decidan ejercer su derecho de opinión en el foro de este podcasts, son los únicos responsables de las opiniones vertidas y escritas. Aun así El Centinela del Misterio se reserva el derecho de admisión de dichos usuarios en este foro. También se reserva el derecho a eliminar comentarios que vulneren las normas de dicho foro, bloquear perfiles, además de reservarse el derecho a tomar acciones legales en caso de que ciertos comentarios sean constitutivos de delito según el Código Penal Español. Así mismo, si algún usuario del foro se siente ofendido por otros miembros de dicho foro, será de su única responsabilidad realizar los pantallazos de dicho comentario ofensivo, de poner la correspondiente demanda judicial, para que en caso de ser admitida a trámite, sea un juez quien solicite a la plataforma IVOOX todos los datos con el fin de poder identificar al emisor de esos supuestos comentarios escritos susceptibles de ser delictivos. El Centinela del Misterio y la empresa propietaria de sus derechos, quedan totalmente al margen y sin responsabilidad alguna, de los comentarios y de los ataques personales y de posibles suplantaciones de personalidad que puedan darse entre los usuarios de nuestro foro en IVOOX. ©️ ®️El Centinela del Misterio 05/03/2026 Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

It's Season 12, Episode 4, American Nightmare, and we are not running scared to talk about how uncomfortable this episode made us. We discuss the running SPN theme of "What is a Monster?" and "Didn't we already decide what a monster was back in season 2?" Also, what DID happen to Sam's psychic abilities? Liz explains what stigmata is, and then tells Diana about one of the most famous stigmatized Saints, Padre Pio of Italy.Research LinksStigmatize - Etymology, Origin & MeaningPadre Pio - WikipediaPadre Pio: 13 facts about St. Pio of Pietrelcina to know and share | Catholic News AgencyPadre Pio | Feast Day, Patron Saint Of, Miracles, Shrine, & Facts | BritannicaMystics of the Church: Teresa Musco -Stigmatic, mystic & victim soul10 Infamous Cases Of Stigmata - Listverse

San Pío de Pietrelcina, más conocido como el Padre Pío, fue un fraile y sacerdote capuchino italiano famoso por los estigmas que llevó, sus carismas milagrosos y su profunda espiritualidad. Es venerado como santo en la Iglesia Católica. L'articolo San Pío de Pietrelcina – Martes 23 septiembre 2025 proviene da Radio Maria.

On this extended episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we talk to Father John Aurilia, OFM Cap, who as a young Franciscan in the 1960s, served as one of the secretaries of Saint Padre Pio of Pietrelcina. Father John tell us about the extraordinary mystical gifts of the saint, how is most outstanding gift was his humility and what Padre Pio was like in his day-to-day life. We also learn about Father Aurilia's book, "Dearest Soul: A Spiritual Journey with Padre Pio." You can see a video of this wonderful interview on the Diocese of Wilmington's YouTube channel. Search Diocese of Wilmington on YouTube.  Catholic Forum is a production of the Office of Communication of the Diocese of Wilmington. Please like, share and subscribe and follow us at FaceBook.com/CatholicForum.

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Tuesday of the Twenty-fifth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. Shane Owens. Pio of Pietrelcina, Priest Obligatory Memorial First Reading: Ezra 6: 7-8, 12b, 14-20 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 122: 1-2, 3-4ab, 4cd-5 Alleluia: Luke 11: 28 Gospel: Luke 8: 19-21   Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com For more details about our 2025 Deacon's Conference, please visit www.stpaulcenter.com/deacons

Gospel  Luke 8:19-21 The mother of Jesus and his brothers came to him but were unable to join him because of the crowd. He was told, "Your mother and your brothers are standing outside and they wish to see you." He said to them in reply, "My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and act on it." Reflection There are two passages in Scripture that make this particular passage make sense. They both state that the family of Jesus thought he was crazy. The words they use is he was outside of himself. And so it's clear that Jesus is saying here that his work is not to be arguing with people about whether or not he is who he says he is. He's looking for people wide open to the most amazing signs and wonders that he's performing. They are his calling card. They are what makes him so unique. And those in his family, worried probably about their reputation, just was very closed to who he really was. Closing Prayer Father, bless us with an awareness of how easy it is for us to write off this marvelous plan that you have for each of us. It's mysterious, it's miraculous and powerful. So focus us always on what Jesus came to teach. His power flowing through us, doing wonders. And we ask this in Jesus' name, Amen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Text of ReadingsMemorial of Saint Pius of Pietrelcina, Priest Lectionary: 450The Saint of the day is Saint Pio of PietrelcinaSaint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

St. Pio of Pietrelcina, Priest (Memorial)

Friends of the Rosary,Today, September 23, the Catholic Church celebrates the Memorial of St. Pius of Pietrelcina (1887-1968), known as Padre Pio, a saint of the last century.Born Francesco, to poor farm workers in the small village of Pietrelcina, Italy, he joined the Capuchin Friars at the age of sixteen and was ordained a priest at the age of 22.For fifty years, at the monastery of San Giovanni Rotundo, he was a highly sought-after spiritual advisor, confessor, and intercessor, whose life was devoted to the Eucharist and prayer.While praying before a cross on September 20, 1918, Padre Pio received the stigmata, the wounds of Christ. He was the first priest ever to be so blessed.His fame spread widely, and with this came suspicion, false accusations, and repeated investigation by the Holy Office.He was reportedly able to bi-locate, levitate, read the consciences, and heal by touch.Yet despite his notoriety, he would often say, "I only want to be a poor friar who prays."Today, there are over 400,000 members worldwide in prayer groups begun by Padre Pio in the 1920s.Ave Maria!Come, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.Please give us the grace to respond with joy!+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New YorkEnhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app:Apple iOS | New! Android Google Play• September 23, 2025, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Join Father Kevin Drew as he preaches on this Memorial of Saint Pius of Pietrelcina, Priest. Today's readings First Reading: Ezra 6:7-8, 12b, 14-20 Psalm: Psalm 122:1-2, 3-4ab, 4cd-5 Gospel: Luke 8:19-21 Catholic Radio Network

Nourish your people, Lord.

LAUDES MARTES DE LA XXV SEMANA DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO(Oración de la mañana) - San Pío de Pietrelcina *Link de apoyo al canal al final del escrito*INVOCACIÓN INICIALV. Señor abre mis labiosR. Y mi boca proclamará tu alabanzaINVITATORIOAnt. Venid, adoremos al Señor, aclamemos al Dios admirable en sus santos.SALMODIASalmo 23 - Ant. El hombre de manos inocentes y puro corazón subirá al monte del Señor.Cántico - Ant. Ensalzad con vuestras obras al rey de los siglos.Salmo 32 - Ant. El Señor merece la alabanza de los buenos.CÁNTICO EVANGÉLICOAnt. No sois vosotros los que habláis, sino el Espíritu de vuestro Padre quien habla por vosotros.Cántico de Zacarías. EL MESÍAS Y SU PRECURSOR      Lc 1, 68-79Bendito sea el Señor, Dios de Israel,porque ha visitado y redimido a su pueblo.suscitándonos una fuerza de salvaciónen la casa de David, su siervo,según lo había predicho desde antiguopor boca de sus santos profetas:Es la salvación que nos libra de nuestros enemigosy de la mano de todos los que nos odian;ha realizado así la misericordia que tuvo con nuestros padres,recordando su santa alianzay el juramento que juró a nuestro padre Abraham.Para concedernos que, libres de temor,arrancados de la mano de los enemigos,le sirvamos con santidad y justicia,en su presencia, todos nuestros días.Y a ti, niño, te llamarán Profeta del Altísimo,porque irás delante del Señora preparar sus caminos,anunciando a su pueblo la salvación,el perdón de sus pecados.Por la entrañable misericordia de nuestro Dios,nos visitará el sol que nace de lo alto,para iluminar a los que viven en tinieblay en sombra de muerte,para guiar nuestros pasospor el camino de la paz.Gloria al Padre, y al Hijo, y al Espíritu Santo.Como era en el principio, ahora y siempre, por los siglos de los siglos. Amén.PRECES“Tu solo eres santo, Señor.”ConclusionV. El Señor nos bendiga, nos guarde de todo mal y nos lleve a la vida eterna.R. Amén.(552)

Tuesday of the 25th Week in Ordinary Time Memorial of St. Pius of Pietrelcina, better known as Padre Pio, 1887-1968; grew up in a farming family in southern Italy; joined the Capuchins at the age of 15; on September 20, 1918, he had a vision of Jesus, and at the end of the vision, he had the stigmata in his hands, feet, and side; busloads of people came to see him, and in time his confessional ministry lasted ten hours per day Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 9/23/25 Gospel: Luke 8:19-21

ROSARY - GLORIOUS MYSTERIES today.  DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET for Tuesday.

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Tuesday of the Twenty-fifth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. Shane Owens. Pio of Pietrelcina, Priest Obligatory Memorial First Reading: Ezra 6: 7-8, 12b, 14-20 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 122: 1-2, 3-4ab, 4cd-5 Alleluia: Luke 11: 28 Gospel: Luke 8: 19-21   Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com For more details about our 2025 Deacon's Conference, please visit www.stpaulcenter.com/deacons

Saints du jour 2025-09-23 Saint Pio de Pietrelcina by Radio Maria France

23 DE SEPTIEMBRE - SAN PÍO DE PIETRELCINA, PRESBÍTERO CAPUCHINO

Daily reflections here!The mother of Jesus and his brothers came to him but were unable to join him because of the crowd. He was told, "Your mother and your brothers are standing outside and they wish to see you." He said to them in reply, "My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and act on it."

On the feast of St. Pius of Pietrelcina, better known as Padre Pio, Fr. Aidan talks about the life and testimony of this great saint and intercessor, especially focusing on his connection with Fatima, for whom he was a chaplain. L'articolo Chatechesis – Fr Aidan Kieran – Padre Pio proviene da Radio Maria.

“Mi madre y mis hermanos son aquellos que escuchan la palabra de Dios y la ponen en práctica.”Del santo Evangelio según san Lucas 8, 19-21.Lectura y reflexión: Pbro. David Rafael Montúfar Pulido.

Memorial of Saint Pius of PietrelcinaMatthew 16:24-27Jesus said to his disciples,"Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself,take up his cross, and follow me.For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it,but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it."

Do not hide your face from me; in you I put my trust.St. Helena Ministries is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit. Your donations may be tax-deductibleSupport us at: sthelenaministries.com/supportPresentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) © 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975

Psalm 15Psalm 112Canticle: Revelation 15Reading: 1 Peter 5Intercessions: Bring salvation to your people, Lord.St. Helena Ministries is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit. Your donations may be tax-deductibleSupport us at: sthelenaministries.com/supportPresentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) © 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975

Hoy te contamos hechos muy poco conocidos de San Pío de Pietrelcina y su forma de ser.

Ezra 6:7-8, 12b, 14-20 (They finished the house of God, and kept the Passover) Galatians 2:19-20 (It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me)

Psalm 63Canticle: Daniel 3Psalm 149Reading: Hebrews 13Intercessions: Nourish your people, Lord.St. Helena Ministries is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit. Your donations may be tax-deductibleSupport us at: sthelenaministries.com/supportPresentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) © 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975

Psalm 21Psalm 92Reading 1: Titus 1, 2Reading 2: From the decree on the ministry and life of priests of the Second Vatican CouncilSt. Helena Ministries is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit. Your donations may be tax-deductibleSupport us at: sthelenaministries.com/supportPresentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) © 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975

From the personal letters of Padre Pio (St Pio of Pietrelcina) to his spiritual director.Sources:https://www.returntotradition.orgContact Me:Email: return2catholictradition@gmail.comSupport My Work:Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/AnthonyStineSubscribeStarhttps://www.subscribestar.net/return-to-traditionBuy Me A Coffeehttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/AnthonyStinePhysical Mail:Anthony StinePO Box 3048Shawnee, OK74802Follow me on the following social media:https://www.facebook.com/ReturnToCatholicTradition/https://twitter.com/pontificatormax+JMJ+

11/6/24 - Domenico da Cese was a priest and Cappuchin friar. He showed signs of a special gift from a young age, correctly predicting an impending earthquake on the day of its occurrence at the age of nine. After becoming a priest in October of 1931, he would eventually travel to San Giovanni and become a close friend of Pio of Pietrelcina, known popularly as Padre Pio. Some years later, he would have his first contact with the Shroud of the Holy Face of Manoppello, eventually committing to sharing the devotion of that Holy Face with as many people as possible.

In his new book, The Stigmatists: Their Gifts, Their Revelations, Their Warnings, Paul Kengor gives a historical overview of the phenomenon of the stigmata, focusing especially on one thing many stigmatists have in common: they receive visions, often prophetic ones. The book devotes individual chapters to seven canonized or beatified stigmatists: St. Francis of Assisi, St. Catherine of Siena, Bl. Anne Catherine Emmerich, St. Pius of Pietrelcina, St. Faustina, Bl. Elena Aiello, and St. Gemma Galgani. Kengor joins the podcast to discuss the skepticism and attacks many stigmatists (such as Padre Pio) faced from within the Church, the prophecies of Bl. Elena Aiello about Mussolini's fate, whether St. Francis was the first stigmatist in history, and what we ordinary Catholics can learn from the visions and experiences of the stigmatists.  Links Paul Kengor, The Stigmatists: Their Gifts, Their Revelations, Their Warnings https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-stigmatists-their-gifts-their-revelations-their-warnings/ DONATE to make this show possible! http://catholicculture.org/donate/audio SIGN UP for Catholic Culture's newsletter: https://www.catholicculture.org/newsletters 

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Monday of the Twenty-Fifth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. Scott Hahn. Pio of Pietrelcina, Priest Obligatory Memorial First Reading: Proverbs 3: 27-34 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 15: 2-3a, 3bc-4ab, 5 Alleluia: Matthew 5: 16 Gospel: Luke 8: 16-18   Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com After over 20 years of preparation, the complete Ignatius Catholic Study Bible: Old and New Testament is finally ready. Drawing from the best of modern biblical scholarship, Church teaching, and the Catholic theological tradition, this study Bible is uniquely designed to help you read Scripture from the heart of the Church. Go to stpaulcenter.com/bible to pre-order your copy today!

Today's Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4) Father Charles Murr joins Terry Gospel - Lk 8:16-18 - Jesus said to the crowd: “No one who lights a lamp conceals it with a vessel or sets it under a bed; rather, he places it on a lampstand so that those who enter may see the light. For there is nothing hidden that will not become visible, and nothing secret that will not be known and come to light. Take care, then, how you hear. To anyone who has, more will be given, and from the one who has not, even what he seems to have will be taken away.” Memorial of Saint Pius of Pietrelcina, Priest Saint Padre Pio, pray for us! Bishop Sheen quote of the day

Gospel Luke 8:16-18 Jesus said to the crowd: “No one who lights a lamp conceals it with a vessel or sets it under a bed; rather, he places it on a lampstand so that those who enter may see the light. For there is nothing hidden that will not become visible, and nothing secret that will not be known and come to light. Take care, then, how you hear. To anyone who has, more will be given, and from the one who has not, even what he seems to have will be taken away.” Reflection There are many ways to understand the light. It was the first thing that God created. It is an image of the Spirit of God enlightening our eyes, seeing everything around us as it was meant to be seen. I believe this passage is talking to us about the truth that is consistently being revealed to us, generation after generation. And the more that we see it, the more it is spread between us. So he's saying, be sure and pay attention to what you hear and know that the truth is what has come into the world. Closing Prayer Father, your promise is that you will be our teacher. You taught us that you live with God inside of you and that's who we are, also. Bless us with this awareness, this truth that dwells in our hearts that longs to show us more and more of what is real, what is true. And we ask this in Jesus' name, Amen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Text of ReadingsMemorial of Saint Pius of Pietrelcina, Priest Lectionary: 449The Saint of the day is Saint Pio of PietrelcinaSaint Pio of Pietrelcina's Story In one of the largest such ceremonies in history, Pope John Paul II canonized Padre Pio of Pietrelcina on June 16, 2002. It was the 45th canonization ceremony in Pope John Paul's pontificate. More than 300,000 people braved blistering heat as they filled St. Peter's Square and nearby streets. They heard the Holy Father praise the new saint for his prayer and charity. “This is the most concrete synthesis of Padre Pio's teaching,” said the pope. He also stressed Padre Pio's witness to the power of suffering. If accepted with love, the Holy Father stressed, such suffering can lead to “a privileged path of sanctity.” Many people have turned to the Italian Capuchin Franciscan to intercede with God on their behalf; among them was the future Pope John Paul II. In 1962, when he was still an archbishop in Poland, he wrote to Padre Pio and asked him to pray for a Polish woman with throat cancer. Within two weeks, she had been cured of her life-threatening disease. Born Francesco Forgione, Padre Pio grew up in a family of farmers in southern Italy. Twice his father worked in Jamaica, New York, to provide the family income. At the age of 15, Francesco joined the Capuchins and took the name of Pio. He was ordained in 1910 and was drafted during World War I. After he was discovered to have tuberculosis, he was discharged. In 1917, he was assigned to the friary in San Giovanni Rotondo, 75 miles from the city of Bari on the Adriatic. On September 20, 1918, as he was making his thanksgiving after Mass, Padre Pio had a vision of Jesus. When the vision ended, he had the stigmata in his hands, feet, and side. Life became more complicated after that. Medical doctors, Church authorities, and curiosity seekers came to see Padre Pio. In 1924, and again in 1931, the authenticity of the stigmata was questioned; Padre Pio was not permitted to celebrate Mass publicly or to hear confessions. He did not complain of these decisions, which were soon reversed. However, he wrote no letters after 1924. His only other writing, a pamphlet on the agony of Jesus, was done before 1924. Padre Pio rarely left the friary after he received the stigmata, but busloads of people soon began coming to see him. Each morning after a 5 a.m. Mass in a crowded church, he heard confessions until noon. He took a mid-morning break to bless the sick and all who came to see him. Every afternoon he also heard confessions. In time his confessional ministry would take 10 hours a day; penitents had to take a number so that the situation could be handled. Many of them have said that Padre Pio knew details of their lives that they had never mentioned. Padre Pio saw Jesus in all the sick and suffering. At his urging, a fine hospital was built on nearby Mount Gargano. The idea arose in 1940; a committee began to collect money. Ground was broken in 1946. Building the hospital was a technical wonder because of the difficulty of getting water there and of hauling up the building supplies. This “House for the Alleviation of Suffering” has 350 beds. A number of people have reported cures they believe were received through the intercession of Padre Pio. Those who assisted at his Masses came away edified; several curiosity seekers were deeply moved. Like Saint Francis, Padre Pio sometimes had his habit torn or cut by souvenir hunters. One of Padre Pio's sufferings was that unscrupulous people several times circulated prophecies that they claimed originated from him. He never made prophecies about world events and never gave an opinion on matters that he felt belonged to Church authorities to decide. He died on September 23, 1968, and was beatified in 1999. Reflection Referring to that day’s Gospel (Matthew 11:25-30) at Padre Pio's canonization Mass in 2002, Saint John Paul II said: “The Gospel image of ‘yoke' evokes the many trials that the humble Capuchin of San Giovanni Rotondo endured. Today we contemplate in him how sweet is the ‘yoke' of Christ and indeed how light the burdens are whenever someone carries these with faithful love. The life and mission of Padre Pio testify that difficulties and sorrows, if accepted with love, transform themselves into a privileged journey of holiness, which opens the person toward a greater good, known only to the Lord.” Learn more about Padre Pio! Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

St. Pio of Pietrelcina, Priest (Memorial)

Friends of the Rosary, Today is the Memorial of St. Pius of Pietrelcina (1887-1968), or Padre Pio, a contemporary saint with the gift of the stigmata who bore the wounds of our Lord. Padre Pio, known for his suffering, humility, and miracles, received the stigmata while praying before a cross on September 20, 1918. He is the first priest to be so blessed. For fifty years at the monastery of San Giovanni Rotundo, the Italian Capuchin friar was a much sought-after spiritual advisor, confessor, and intercessor whose life was devoted to the Eucharist and prayer. Yet despite such notoriety, he often said, “I only want to be a poor friar who prays.” Padre Pio could read the souls and consciences of those who confessed with him. He could also bi-locate, levitate, and heal by touch. In 1956, he founded the House for the Relief of Suffering, a hospital that serves 60,000 a year. Today, there are over 400,000 members worldwide in prayer groups that Padre Pio began in the 1920s. He was a man of prayer and suffering. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!Come, Holy Spirit, come!St. Padre Pio, Pray for Us! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • September 23, 2024, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Join Father Kevin Drew as he preaches on this Memorial of Saint Pius of Pietrelcina, Priest. Today's readings First Reading: Prv 3:27-34 Psalm: Ps 15:2-3a, 3bc-4ab, 5 Gospel: Lk 8:16-18 Catholic Radio Network

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Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Kurt Nagel to respond to quotes from St. Padre Pio on topics, such as: dealing with anxiety, prayer as a weapon, taking small steps, and more! Fr. Nagel shares reflections from his visit to Pietrelcina, Italy, hometown of Padre Pio.