Catholic Saints St. Padre Pio
Sep 23, 2025
Dr. Sean Innerst, a teacher at the Augustine Institute, delves into the life of St. Padre Pio, a mystic and significant figure of the 20th century. They explore Pio’s humble beginnings and sense of humor, alongside his remarkable spiritual gifts like the stigmata. Discussion reveals how his personal suffering and prophetic abilities touched many lives, even foreshadowing a future pope. Amidst trials, his grounded spirituality becomes a beacon of hope, showcasing how suffering can unite us with Christ.
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Humor And Asceticism
- Padre Pio loved telling humorous stories about simple peasants and trains that revealed his lightheartedness.
- Yet he combined that humor with stern asceticism and frequent fasting throughout his life.
Suffering As A Channel Of Grace
- Padre Pio offered himself as a victim to Christ and so became a channel for grace from the Paschal Mystery.
- His conformity to Christ made him an open conduit for healing, prophecy, and conversion.
Illness, Military Service, And The Stigmata
- Padre Pio was conscripted in World War I but excused because of extreme fevers that sometimes broke thermometers.
- His illnesses led to extended home stays where he said Mass and later received the stigmata in 1918.
