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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

São Pio de Pietrelcina

* Aviso: los grupos de whats app que menciona la invitada ya NO están disponibles. Un santo contemporáneo, quien tuvo visiones y ataques del demonio, el Padre Pío es el Santo de los Estigmas de la Pasión de Nuestro Señor Jesucristo, quien durante 50 años los portó. Sus muchos sufrimientos, físicos y morales, ni mataron la sonrisa del Padre, ni ofuscaron la luminosidad de sus “ojos grandes hermosos, inteligentes, centelleantes como dos Estrellas”. “Trabaja en mi Viña, que yo trabajaré en la tuya” “Reza, ten Fe y no te preocupes”.Con tu ayuda podremos continuar con este proyecto: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=GZMHJDMXG8L22&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabzPiBLoj2NefLbiwGBbXS1Ckn9xG8o9stwEGRXwQnsnoRllvac_CUJ_cU_aem_oPr5pU3Gmbo2qA3t6j-zkg

Lk 8:19-21The mother of Jesus and his brothers came to himbut were unable to join him because of the crowd.He was told, "Your mother and your brothers are standing outsideand they wish to see you."He said to them in reply, "My mother and my brothersare those who hear the word of God and act on it."

PROGRAMA ENCONTRO COM O PASTOR - São Pio de Pietrelcina - 23.09.25

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

Renungan Harian Selasa, 23 September 2025, Hari Biasa Pekan Biasa XXV, PW St Padre Pio dari Pietrelcina, Imam

TESTO DELL'ARTICOLO ➜ https://www.bastabugie.it/8285DON LEONARDO MARIA POMPEI, L'OBBEDIENZA CHE MANCA E L'ESEMPIO DEI SANTI di Daniele Trabucco La sospensione a divinis comminata a don Leonardo Maria Pompei non è riconducibile a un singolo atto materiale di disobbedienza, ossia la violazione del precetto penale del 2 settembre 2025, ma trova il suo fondamento canonico, teologico e filosofico in una pluralità di fattori convergenti. Il provvedimento, infatti, non può essere letto solo come reazione a un atto di insubordinazione circoscritto: è la conseguenza di una scelta più radicale, ossia la dichiarata non sottomissione alla gerarchia ecclesiastica e il rifiuto di celebrare secondo il rito promulgato dall'autorità della Chiesa, che equivale a un atto di rottura della comunione gerarchica e liturgica.Sul piano teologico, è bene ricordarlo, l'obbedienza gerarchica non è un mero vincolo disciplinare, dal momento che si radica nella costituzione divina della Chiesa, la quale, secondo Lumen gentium (n. 20-21 e, prima ancora, secondo la Mystici Corporis Christi del 1943 di Pio XII), è governata dai Vescovi in comunione con il Romano Pontefice e richiede dai presbiteri una sincera subordinazione e cooperazione. Rifiutare tale comunione significa porre in discussione l'unità visibile della Chiesa, che si manifesta appunto nella sottomissione al Magistero e alla disciplina ecclesiastica. La sospensione, pertanto, si presenta come misura volta a tutelare non solo l'ordine giuridico interno, quanto, soprattutto, la comunione ecclesiale.L'obiezione secondo cui non si dovrebbe obbedire alla gerarchia quando questa «deraglia» non regge né sul piano canonico, né su quello teologico e filosofico. È vero che l'obbedienza non è cieca, ma ordinata alla Verità; tuttavia, la Chiesa cattolica insegna che l'assistenza dello Spirito Santo preserva indefettibilmente il Magistero da errori nei dogmi e questo resta un fatto innegabile: nessun dogma di fede è stato mai messo in discussione, neppure oggi.La crisi attuale tocca orientamenti pastorali, documenti (si veda, a titolo esemplificativo, Fiducia supplicans) e indicazioni catechetiche, ma non ha scalfito il deposito della fede. In questi ambiti, che appartengono al magistero autentico ordinario e non al magistero solenne, il fedele e il sacerdote devono prestare l'«ossequio religioso dell'intelletto e della volontà» (Pio XII, Humani generis del 1950), cioè rispetto e adesione interiore proporzionata al grado dell'insegnamento, ma senza rinunciare ad interrogativi critici. Il can. 212, paragrafi 1-3, del vigente Codex iuris canonici del 1983, che riconosce ai fedeli il diritto di manifestare le proprie perplessità, impone che ciò avvenga sempre con rispetto e riverenza, mai con atteggiamenti di rottura.La posizione, pertanto, secondo cui si può obbedire solo quando si ritiene che l'autorità «stia nella verità» conduce inevitabilmente alla dissoluzione dell'unità ecclesiale e a un criterio soggettivo che trasforma la Chiesa in una somma di opinioni private (lo stesso mondo della tradizione, pur nella sua ricchezza, è attraversato da particolarismi e personalismi, quasi una sorta di affannosa rincorsa a chi è più «tradizionalista» degli altri ed ha il seguito maggiore).SUBORDINARE L'AUTORITÀ ALL'ARBITRIO INDIVIDUALEFilosoficamente, questo equivale a subordinare l'autorità all'arbitrio individuale, negando il principio che l'autorità è mediazione dell'ordine oggettivo voluto da Cristo. Teologicamente, significherebbe ridurre la promessa di Cristo sulla indefettibilità della sua Chiesa a una formula vuota.  Eppure, è proprio Cristo che, come scrive l'apostolo Paolo, «factus oboediens usque ad mortem» (Fil 2,8). Canonisticamente, infine, rifiutare l'obbedienza al legittimo Ordinario per le ragioni sopra indicate rischia, sebbene il decreto di sospensione a divinis di Mons. Crociata non lo affermi formalmente, di perfezionare il grave delitto di scisma di cui al canone 751 sul quale, eventualmente, interverranno le autorità ecclesiastiche davanti alle quali don Pompei ha il diritto-dovere di difendersi.Detto in altri termini, l'obbedienza, pur sofferta e a volte «martiriale», non è un atto di debolezza, bensì di fede nel Cristo che non abbandona la sua Chiesa. Senza questo sguardo soprannaturale, l'istituzione ecclesiale apparirebbe solo come un corpo umano, fragile e fallibile; ma con esso, si coglie che dietro e dentro le vicende della storia, spesso contraddittorie e sofferte, rimane sempre presente il Signore che ha promesso: «Ecco, io sono con voi tutti i giorni, fino alla fine del mondo» (Mt 28,20).Neppure il ricorso al cosiddetto «criterio dell'eccezione» regge come fondamento per giustificare la posizione di don Pompei. L'idea di fondo, presa in prestito da categorie giuridico-politiche moderne, sarebbe che, in situazioni straordinarie di crisi, la coscienza del singolo o del gruppo possa sospendere l'obbedienza dovuta all'autorità legittima per salvaguardare la verità. Tuttavia, questo criterio, che può avere una sua funzione nello Stato, non è applicabile all'ordine ecclesiale. Dal punto di vista canonico, infatti, lo ius publicum ecclesiasticum non contempla uno «stato d'eccezione» che autorizzi a negare la sottomissione alla gerarchia.La Chiesa non si fonda sul consenso dei fedeli, né su dinamiche emergenziali, quanto sulla promessa indefettibile di Cristo, che ne garantisce la continuità. Pretendere di sospendere l'obbedienza in nome di un presunto «stato d'eccezione» (e chi lo proclamerebbe?) significa misconoscere che il Signore non abbandona la sua Chiesa e che il deposito della fede non è stato, né può essere intaccato, anche quando vi sono documenti pastorali controversi. Filosoficamente, inoltre, il criterio dell'eccezione implica un primato del soggettivo sull'oggettivo, della volontà individuale sul principio ordinante dell'autorità. Applicarlo alla Chiesa significherebbe dissolverne la natura soprannaturale e ridurla a società umana che si regge sull'eccezione e non sulla grazia. La Chiesa, però, non è un ordinamento umano che si salva «nonostante» la regola: è sacramento universale di salvezza, che permane nella sua verità proprio attraverso la fedeltà al principio gerarchico, anche nei tempi di confusione e smarrimento.SAN GIOVANNI BOSCO E SAN PIO DA PIETRELCINAGli esempi di san Giovanni Bosco (1815-1888) e di san Pio da Pietrelcina (1887-1968) mostrano con chiarezza come l'obbedienza, anche quando imposta in circostanze dolorose o umanamente incomprensibili, non sia mai vana, ma diventi via di santità e di fecondità ecclesiale. Don Bosco visse nel cuore del XIX secolo, un'epoca tutt'altro che compatta dal punto di vista ecclesiale: al tempo di Pio IX, pontefice dal 1846 al 1878, la Chiesa era attraversata da gravi tensioni interne ed esterne, dal conflitto con lo Stato unitario italiano alla questione romana, dalle controversie sul ruolo del Sillabo e del Concilio Vaticano I (mai concluso) alle divisioni tra intransigenti e conciliatoristi.Lo stesso nuovo slancio delle opere educative e caritative suscitava diffidenze e sospetti: al santo torinese vennero imposti controlli e limitazioni, gli si chiese di non intraprendere iniziative senza l'esplicita approvazione dei superiori e dovette affrontare accuse di imprudenza e di eccessiva autonomia. Egli avrebbe potuto interpretare tali misure come ingiuste o come un soffocamento del carisma ricevuto, eppure scelse l'obbedienza, confidando che la Provvidenza avrebbe comunque fatto fiorire l'opera. Il risultato fu che proprio attraverso quell'umiltà, i Salesiani divennero una delle realtà più vaste e feconde della Chiesa.Padre Pio da Pietrelcina, a sua volta, sperimentò un'epoca segnata da tensioni non meno profonde. Nel primo Novecento e nel pontificato di Pio XI e Pio XII la Chiesa fu attraversata da conflitti interni legati al modernismo, alla nuova teologia, alle reazioni disciplinari spesso dure, alle divisioni tra clero progressista e clero intransigente. Egli stesso fu vittima di provvedimenti severissimi: interdizione dalle celebrazioni pubbliche, proibizione di confessare, isolamento dal popolo, controlli medici umilianti e accuse infamanti. Anche qui sarebbe stato facile denunciare la gerarchia come ingiusta o corrotta; eppure, Padre Pio non dichiarò mai di non riconoscere l'autorità dei suoi superiori, ma obbedì in silenzio, vivendo quel tempo come un martirio nascosto. La sua fedeltà, nonostante la durezza delle misure, fu la chiave stessa della sua santità e rese più limpida la sua testimonianza davanti alla Chiesa e al mondo.Nei due casi, dunque, non si può liquidare l'obbedienza dei santi con la debole obiezione che «allora c'era Pio IX» o che allora non c'era modernismo e la crisi attuale». In realtà, tanto nel XIX quanto nel XX secolo, la Chiesa era attraversata da tensioni dottrinali, disciplinari e pastorali di grande portata: le controversie sul primato papale, le diffidenze verso nuovi apostolati, le fratture sul modernismo, le contrapposizioni tra correnti teologiche.Nonostante questo, don Bosco e Padre Pio scelsero di non rompere la comunione, di non erigersi a giudici della Chiesa, ma di vivere l'obbedienza come partecipazione al mistero di Cristo obbediente. Ignorare il loro esempio significa svuotare la santità di un tratto decisivo e illudersi che la disobbedienza sia soluzione alle crisi. Essi mostrano che la vera forza non sta nel contrapporsi alla gerarchia, quanto nel rimanere fedeli nella prova, credendo che Cristo non abbandona la sua Chiesa e che, anche attraverso i limiti umani d

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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