Saint Padre Pio Commemorated on His Feast Day at the Shrine of the Holy Face of Manoppello

 

The faithful venerating a relic of Saint Padre Pio

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On September 23, the feast day of Saint Padre Pio, in the Basilica of the Holy Face, during the Holy Masses presided over by Father Antonio Gentili, OFM Cap, and concelebrated by the other Friars of Manoppello, the figure of Padre Pio of Pietrelcina was remembered on the anniversary of his death.

 A brother Capuchin and a saint particularly dear to all the faithful, we turn with trust to Saint Pio so that he may enlighten and strengthen the pastors of the Church, show us the path to holiness, instill hope especially in the most fragile, and guide us to contemplate the eternal Face of God.

 "Pray, wait, and do not worry. God is merciful and will hear your prayers" (Saint Pio of Pietrelcina).