St Pio of Pietrelcina
"Pray, hope and don't worry."
Born: May 25, 1887 in Pietrelcina, Italy
Died: September 26, 1968
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Stories - drinking problems, physical and mental healings..read the remarkable stories of people who claim to have been helped by the saint
St Pio's photo album - see the amazing photographs showing St Pio's stigmata. The stigmata are the supernatural physical wounds on a person's body which mirror those received by Jesus Christ when he was nailed to the cross on Good Friday.
"Don't worry about tomorrow because the very same Heavenly Father who takes care of you today will have the same thought tomorrow and always. . . What does a child in the arms of such a Father have to fear? Be as children, who hardly ever think about their future as they have someone to think for them. They are sufficiently strong just by being with their father."
St Padre Pio (Francesco Forgione) was born on May 25, 1887 in Pietrelcina, Italy. Even as a child, Francesco had already shown signs of extraordinary gifts...
"Stay with me, Lord, for You are my light, and without You, I am in darkness."
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Why not visit the National Shrine to St Pio?
There is a national shrine of St Pio in Wales. They welcome visitors for days and weekends. Their next event for enquirers is: Jan. 27th - 29th, 2006.
Theme: Catholic Experience Weekend. Everyone is welcome! (Donation only). Franciscan Friary, Pantasaph, Holywell, Flintshire, CH8 8PE Tel. 01352 711053 Email: stpioshrine@btconnect.com
“...see the scenery ... without having to put your toe in the water.”