Padre Pio - A Saint for Modern World.......

Padre Pio is now a well-known saint in the Church, society and the world at large. He has made impression on human beings with his spirituality and holiness. The fact people still flocking to San Giovanni Rotondo is a sign that Padre Pio is interceding even now strongly and efficaciously in the lives of those who place their trust and devotion to him. The Friars at San Giovanni Rotondo celebrated on 23^rd Sept 50 years of his death in the presence of a huge crowd and the new General Minister of the Capuchin Order. He also completed 100 years of receiving the Holy stigmata, which really made him a true follower of Jesus and united with Jesus in His suffering and passion. 

With his life he brought to people solace and mercy through the sacrament of confession. Behind Padre Pio’s radiating kindness was great physical and moral suffering. He was stamped with the wounds of Jesus Christ, receiving the stigmata as a participation in Christ’s passion

Every year the devotees with great faith participate in the night prayer vigil and midnight Mass. This year the new General Minister Roberto Genuine celebrated the midnight mass in the presence of a huge crowd of devotees. What attracts so many devotees from all over the world is the love of Padre Pio for Jesus Crucified who suffered for the human beings. Jesus Christ who loved Padre Pio and granted him the grace of Stigmata. Padre Pio’s life teaches his devotees to be faithful in all trials and temptations to Jesus by carrying the Cross. 

Through his devotion and faith in Jesus Christ Padre Pio approached others with dedication and love. The goal of his association with the suffering people was their good and to bring them mercy and compassion of Jesus. Padre Pio was authentic in his witness to Jesus, obedient to the God the Father and his Superiors and continued the life of prayer with faith and love. Padre Pio was evangelizing the society with his ministry to the people who came in faith to receive God’s mercy and compassion. Padre Pio was a simple friar with a unique relationship with God. He held a sensitive spiritual core that was seen through his devout prayer life, empathy in confession and desire to save souls.