THE WORD AND THE SAINT

Living in Christ and Living for Christ

Celebrating Padre Pio - 23rd September, 2017

Gal 2: 19-21; Lk 16: 24-27

Padre Pio is a prophet of our age. A man who who died just 49 years ago and was canonised just 15 years ago, he is an exceptional witness to the powerful presence of God amidst today. Padre Pio was known for his extraordinary sense of belonging to the Lord, which he wanted to instill in everyone he met. 

The readings that are chosen for his feast express this total insertion into the reality of God. Padre Pio lived for Christ, as he brought thousands and thousands to the way of the Lord and he continues to do it even today. The Saint also lived in Christ, so much in Christ that he experiences the Stigmata, the wounds of the Crucified Lord for 50 years in his life, from 1918 till he died. His life in Christ, transformed him into a living Christ, bearing in his body the wounds of Christ and in his soul the thirst that the Crucified Lord had for souls. 

Padre Pio was a great champion in winning souls for God, be it in the confessional or outside. Let us be inspired today, to save our own souls and to do our best in the salvation of souls.