Father Pio of Pietrelcina
Spiritual heir of St. Francis of Assisi, Padre Pio of Pietrelcina was the first priest who bore the marks of crucifixion embedded in the flesh. Already known to the world as "brother stigmatized" Padre Pio special charisms which the Lord had given him, strove with all his powers for the salvation of souls. Many direct testimonies of "holiness" Brother, get up today, accompanied by feelings of gratitude. God's providential intercession was for many people question the healing of the body and rebirth in the Spirit. Padre Pio of Pietrelcina, named Francis Forgione before entering the monastery, was born in Pietrelcina on May 25, 1887. He was born in the house of the father of poor people, Grazio Forgione, and mother, Maria Giuseppa di Nunzio, had already received other children. Since early experience itself Francis willingness to devote completely to God and this desire is different from other children his age. This "difference" was seen by his...