You indifferent souls, enrich your existence! Gather treasures for eternal life!

— Padre Pio of Pietrelcina (1887–1968), Kapuzinerpater

Topics: Eternity & Hope Beyond Death, Growth & Character

Padre Pio of Pietrelcina

Pater Pio von Pietrelcina (1887–1968) war ein italienischer Kapuzinerpater, der die meiste Zeit seines Lebens im Kloster von San Giovanni Rotondo in Süditalien wirkte. Bekannt wurde er durch die ihm zugeschriebenen Wundmale Christi, seine intensive Beichtseelsorge und das von ihm initiierte Großkrankenhaus, während innerkirchliche Kritiker und vatikanische Prüfungen die Echtheit seiner Stigmata wiederholt anzweifelten. Für Bibelleser steht er heute für beharrliches Gebet und das Festhalten am Glauben im persönlichen Leiden.

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