Padre Pio: The Wonder Worker

by Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate (Editor), Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate (Editor)

The many gifts Padre Pio had such as the stigmata, bilocation, miraculous scents, prophecy, reading hearts, healing, interpreting languages and many other charisms, rank him among the most extraordinary Saints in the two-thousand year history of the Church. Padre Pio—The Wonder Worker not only examines these gifts close up and from different perspectives, but is capable of challenging the faithless, of exciting interest among the wavering and of inspiring the faithful to strive for holiness. Though the book records many authenticated wonders, the book's main virtue consists in recounting the life and heroic virtues of this modern day Saint who shows that the way to personal holiness is very much with us in our day. The first seven chapters are a biographical sketch, followed by over thirty chapters dealing with the many inspiring facts pertaining to his life and charisms. Also included are chapters on the Beatification ceremony in Rome and the Pope's homilies. These short interesting chapters are written by a host of writers and devotees of the Padre such as Fr. John Schug, OFM Cap, Fr. Stefano Manelli, F.I., Mary Ann Budnik, Padre Alberto, Cardinal Ursi, Fr. Bernardino of Siena, Fr. Andre Apostoli and many others. Illustrated with dozens of photos.

Genres: Catholic, Religion, Biography, Christianity, Christian

210 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1999

About the author

The Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate (Latin: Congregatio Fratrum Franciscanorum Immaculatae; F.F.I.) is a Roman Catholic Institute of Religious Life with Pontifical Right established by Pope John Paul II on 1 January 1998. The F.F.I. was founded by two Franciscan Conventual priests on 2 August 1970 and is a reformed Franciscan Conventual religious institute living the Regula Bullata of St. Francis of Assisi according to the Traccia Mariana.

The F.F.I. is the male branch of the Franciscan Family of the Immaculate. The female branch is the Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate; the third branch of the family is the Franciscan Tertiaries of the Immaculate, which is composed mainly of lay people. An offshoot of the Tertiaries is the Third Order Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate.

Reviews

[William Misko · Rating 4 out of 5]

When we think of Saints of the Catholic Church, most are from antiquity, the middle ages, or up to the 19th century. Here is a biography of a man who died in 1968. Learn the story of a boy who grew up to become Franciscan Friar in the Catholic Church. in the 1910's he received the stigmata, the wounds the Jesus had gotten during his crucifixion, on his hands, feet, and side. The trial he was put under by the Church and outside world because of questioning if it was real, but more so the good work he did, such as founding of a hospital,the home for the relief of pain in suffering . His extraordinary gifts and the stories of the people whose life he changed. You don't need to be a Catholic or a Christian to read this book , just somebody who wants to read a biography of a good simple man who changed lives for the better

[Celia · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you know nothing about Padre Pio, you need to read this book. If you have read other books about Padre Pio, this is a good addition to add to your knowledge of this beloved saint. This book is filled with marvelous photos of Padre Pio, and although I have read an in-depth book by C. Bernard Ruffin, which was revised and expanded, I found this book to be very informative, too, in a more revised way. I consider Padre Pio to be my spiritual father, and this book simply added to my deeper understanding of this saint who through his pious life brought many souls to our Lord.

[Anne Marie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was very detailed, thorough, and a fascinating journey about Padre Pio, his life, his goodness, his miracles. The thing that struck me the most about Padre Pio was his suffering. He never complained, but did everything for God and accepted God’s will. This book has everything you need to learn about this great saint.

[Keith · Rating 4 out of 5]

Insightful tidbits about Padre Pio. Definitely has given me more to think about in my own life. Some of the stories are just rehashing other stories you already heard. I think it should be organized based on his different charisms more than it already is.

[W.M.J. Kreucher · Rating 4 out of 5]

Inspiring story of a stagmatic Franciscan priest. A must read.

[Corinne Banach · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent recap of Saint (Padre) Pio's life.

[Christine · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was a pretty nifty combination of a biography and some sort of informational packet on all things associated with Padre Pio. The style of writing was a bit odd as it was basically a conglomeration of the writings of those who followed Padre Pio during his life or who were later inspired by him. This was sometimes a bit frustrating but for the most part I appreciated it as a good, spiritual read.

[AJ · Rating 4 out of 5]

An interesting take on a modern saint told by many people who were exposed to his teachings about the Lord, Jesus, Mary, sinners and angels.

[Ed · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing. A man of our times. A true mystery and sign of contradiction in the technological age.

[Mary Ellen · Rating 4 out of 5]

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