This is the movement of the Holy Family.

Welcome to our Rosary meditation.

Today, September 23rd, we celebrate the feast of a modern day saint, Padre Pio.

So let's begin in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy modern day Saint, Padre Pio.

So let's begin in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.

Amen.

It's called to mind all those we've promised to pray for, especially the healing of

Olivia and Margo through the intercession of Pauline Jericho but also Padre Pio.

In Colossians chapter 1 verse 24 Paul wrote,

I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake and in my flesh I complete what is

lacking in Christ's afflictions for the sake of his body that is the church.

Inspired by this verse, as a young man, Padre Pio asked Jesus to allow him to share in the suffering of Jesus and by this means to

console the heart of Jesus and to help him save souls. In 1918, Jesus granted his wish, giving Padre

Peel the stigma. the five wounds of Jesus appeared in the body of Padre Piel in his feet, hands, and side,

and this lasted for 50 years, miraculously healing right before Pio's death in 1968.

Now the wounds of Christ were very painful in the body of Padre Pio, but he remained patient in his long suffering.

Remember, patience is to endure suffering cheerfully.

Peel also retained his sense of humor throughout his suffering.

When a woman asked him if the bloody wounds of the stigma to hurt, he asked her with a smile

if she thought the good lord gave him these as a decoration.

Padre Pio said,

Jesus himself wants my sufferings.

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