Padre Pio: In My Own Words: In My Own Words

by Anthony Chiffolo

Overview

A humble peasant and world-famous stigmatist, Saint Pio of Pietrelcina spoke simple words of Christian encouragement and inspiration to all who approached him seeking counsel. In addition to being a biographical sketch of the man affectionately known as Padre Pio, this collection of memorable sayings is a compact and accessible introduction to the life and message of one of the great religious figures of the 20th century.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780764824494
Publisher:	Liguori Publications
Publication date:	05/01/2013
Series:	In My Own Words
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 7.00(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Anthony Chiffolo, editorial director of Praeger Publishers, is the author of numerous religion books, including 100 Names of Mary, Pope John Paul II: In My Own Words, Padre Pio: In My Own Words, Advent and Christmas with the Saints and Cooking With The Bible. He received the WVOX Radio Author of the Year Award in 2000 for Padre Pio: In My Own Words.

Table of Contents

Introduction ix

My Own Life 1

The Sacraments 9

Prayer and Meditation 15

The Dark Night of the Soul 25

The Cross 33

God's Will 43

The Christian Life 53

Temptation and Sin 63

God's Mercy 73

God's Providence 81

Perseverance 91

Prayers and Blessings 99

Final Thoughts 109

Permissions and Acknowledgments 111