Meet Padre Pio Softcover Book by Patricia Treece

Explore the life of Padre Pio with this insightful book by Patricia Treece. A must-read for those interested in mysticism and spiritual guidance. In unforgettable story of a humble yet controversial Capuchin priest and myslic who was used by God to bring healing and hope to thousands of people. A gruff yet godly man, Padre Pio (1887-1968) was a healer and mystic. He aspired to great holiness, both for himself and for the many people who came to him for spiritual direction. For the final fifty years of his life, Padre Pio silently endured both the physical pain of his stigmata and times of persecution. However, even when under church discipline, Padre Pio until the day he died. was graced with amazing gifts that enabled him to carry out his ministry Strange visions and appearances of both the living and the dead, pleading for his intercession. * Unexplainable bilocations that enabled the priest to attend the deathbed of a loved one - while he was saying Mass many miles away. Mysterious "odors of sanctity" that frequently came to be associated with the interceding presence of the Capuchin friar long after his death. In the end, truth prevailed and Padre Pio's sanctity became known throughout the world. Over 100,000 of Padre Pio's "spiritual children" attended his funeral, and in May 1999 Padre Pio was beatified by Pope John Paul II.