Carlo Acutis and the Gift of Presence
“Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans.” Often attributed to John Lennon, this quote from American journalist Allen Saunders speaks to me especially this week of April 21, 2025, as I write this piece...
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Lent with Padre Pio: Fifth Wednesday
Padre Pio underwent a lot of scrutiny during his life. But while he admitted despairing, he offered up the suffering because he knew it was God’s will.
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Lent with Padre Pio: Fifth Tuesday
God is the conductor of our orchestra and the many saints and holy people we encounter along the way serve as our instructors.
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Lent with Padre Pio: Fifth Monday
We cannot preach in the same way as Padre Pio did. But we can spread that same message through our own lives. In that sense, we are all preachers.
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Lent with Padre Pio: Fifth Sunday
Toward the end of his life and after his death, Padre Pio has become a popular saint among Catholics.
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Lent with Padre Pio: Fourth Saturday
“A seed has been sown in the ground which the Lord God shall warm with the rays of His love.” —Padre Pio at the opening of the House for the Relief of the Suffering
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Lent with Padre Pio: Fourth Friday
Padre Pio had a rather structured prayer life. In addition to some of the things he is more well known for, he was also a treasured spiritual adviser to many.
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