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St. Padre Pio
Modern Day Saint
Feast Day: September 23❖
Life & Legacy
St. Padre Pio, born Francesco Forgione, was an Italian Franciscan Capuchin friar who became famous for exhibiting stigmata for most of his life. He was known for his piety, charity, and the quality of his preaching. He is also known for his gift of reading souls in confession and bilocation. His life was marked by physical and moral suffering, but he remained dedicated to prayer and the service of others.
Birth
May 25, 1887
Death
September 23, 1968
Birthplace
Pietrelcina, Italy
Canonization
June 16, 2002
Patron Of
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Notable Quotes
“Pray, hope, and don't worry.”
“The life of a Christian is nothing but a perpetual struggle against self.”
“Prayer is the best weapon we have; it is the key to God's heart.”
Notable Miracles
- The Stigmata
- Healing of Multiple Illnesses
- Bilocation
- Reading of Souls
Associated Prayers
- Prayer for Healing
- Prayer After Communion
- Prayer for Trust and Confidence
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