Saint Padre Pio: Man of Hope

by Renzo Allegri

Overview

“Padre Pio was and is a man of hope. Throughout his life, in the midst of the most difficult trials, he always looked to the future with a spirit of optimism, faith, and love.”
 
Canonized on June 16, 2002, Padre Pio of Pietrelcina (1887-1968) was a Capuchin monk and mystic whose life was marked with miracles and wonders, but who said that his only desire was “to be a poor friar who prays.” In this intimate biography, you will see the results of this humble Capuchin's prayers and discover for yourself the Source of his great hope. This updated edition contains five new chapters covering the years between beatification and canonization, St. Pio’s continued work in people’s lives, and the devotion of St. John Paul II to this extraordinary saint of our day. 
 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781632532862
Publisher:	Franciscan Media
Publication date:	08/27/2019
Edition description:	Updated Edition, New Chapters ed.
Pages:	304
Sales rank:	179,495
Product dimensions:	5.30(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

RENZO ALLEGRI, a prize-winning journalist, is the author of numerous books. He lives in Italy.
 

Table of Contents

Preface to the Updated Edition v

Introduction ix

1 Pictrelcina, May 25, 1887 1

2 Pio's Early Years 17

3 A Year of Trial 25

4 Strange Illnesses 33

5 Mysterious Events 39

6 Six Years Outside the Monastery 47

7 Serial Number 2094/25 57

8 September 20, 1918 71

9 The Doctors and the Stigmatic 77

10 A Yes and a No From the Vatican 87

11 The First Persecution 93

12 A Deep Sorrow 107

13 Padre Pio Is Given His Freedom 113

14 At the Limits of Reality 125

15 "Your Name Will Be Sr. Jacopa" 137

16 Some Remarkable Conversions 145

17 Francesco Messina's Testimony 155

18 Miracles Every Day 163

19 Defying the Laws of Nature 179

20 The House for the Relief of Suffering 189

21 Padre Pio and His Friends 203

22 The Second Persecution 215

23 Defending Padre Pio 223

24 Heroic Obedience 233

25 September 23, 1968 243

26 The Cause for Padre Pio's Beatification 255

27 Padre Pio's Prayer Groups 261

28 The Angel of Victory 269

29 In the Light Forever 283

30 And the Mission Continues 291