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There are few saints in the world that have had the magnitude of impact as Padre Pio. Born in 1887 in Pietrelcina, Italy he later became a Capuchin friar, priest, stigmatist and mystic.

He had the ability to read souls, bilocate and God worked many healings through him. During World War II, many allied pilots even saw him appear in front of their airplanes with arms outstretched, preventing them from bombing the town and monastery where he lived in San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy!

Although I’ve always heard these remarkable stories about him and been in awe of his life, it wasn’t until I experienced an answered prayer through his intercession that made me realize our close the saints in heaven really are to us.

This reality became even more profound when I read Mary O’Regan’s new book, “Padre Pio and You”, which details his incredible life and ministry.

O’Regan is a gifted writer with a remarkable ability to draw readers into the story and feel like they are truly there. I felt like I was watching a movie each time I picked up her book and began to encounter the person of Padre Pio in a personal way.

Mary’s own life story is fascinating and in this podcast episode she shares how she first met Padre Pio and the near-death experience she had that completely changed her life.

This book is a true masterpiece and great testament to Padre Pio’s life.

I highly recommend you pick up a copy if you love learning about the lives of saints and want to learn more about this incredible intercessor in heaven!

You can watch this episode on YouTube or listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

With love,

Valentina