Sunday, September 23, 2007

Rare photo of my friend Joey Lomangino
kneeling before Padre Pio around 1965




HAPPY FEAST DAY
SAINT PIO OF PIETRELCINA
ST. PIO PRAYER
Gracious God, You blessed Padre Pio with
the five wounds of Christ Crucified,
making him an inspiring witness to
the saving love of Jesus in our world,
and a powerful reminder to us of
Your infinite mercy and goodness.
Through the heavenly intercession
of St. Pio, I ask the grace of . . .
(Here state your petition.)
Help me, O Lord, to imitate Padre Pio's
devout faith, prayerful holiness,
patient forgiveness and loving
compassion toward others.
Amen.
St. Pio of Pietrelcina
pray for us!

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