Original Article: Link “Send down the dew, ye heavens, from above, and let the clouds rain the Just One: let the earth be opened, and bud forth the Redeemer.” Thus begins the Advent hymn, “Rorate Caeli,” that mournfully calls upon God to hear our prayers. We are made to sigh with longings, as the Fathers …
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Padre Pio, long before he became the beloved saint known for his miracles and mysticism, was a young man deeply attuned to the struggles of the human spirit. At just 15 years old, he penned a poignant reflection on grief and the transformative power of faith. This early writing, preserved in Padre Pio and the …
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In a remarkable event amidst Spain’s recent catastrophic flooding, the church of Saint Anthony of Padua in Catarroja emerged unscathed, seemingly shielded by an extraordinary force. With destructive floodwaters battering Valencia, this event has drawn widespread attention, and many attribute the church’s preservation to the intercession of Padre Pio. The Devastation of Storm DANA The …
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Original Article: Link Our Lady of the Bowed Head Among the many miraculous images of the Mother of God through which she deigns to grant her favors, there is one in the monastery church of the Carmelites in Vienna, entitled the Mother of Grace, or Our Lady of Grace, also known as Our Lady of …
In 1947, in Genoa, Italy, a remarkable miracle unfolded that continues to inspire people to this day. It’s a powerful testament to the faith, prayer, and extraordinary intercession of both Our Lady and Padre Pio. This story, recounted in The Vineyard of Padre Pio by Czeslaw Ryska, centers around a young girl named Rosetta Polo …
The Catholic tradition has long upheld that prayers, especially through the Holy Mass, can aid the souls in purgatory. But can these holy souls reciprocate and help us in return? The remarkable story of a humble woman named Monica, set in Paris in 1817, might just offer an answer. Monica, a cleaning lady of modest …
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Did you know that Padre Pio had a profound connection with the souls in Purgatory? He once said, “I am no longer afraid of them.” But he wasn’t the only saint visited by these souls seeking prayer and intercession. Today, we delve into an extraordinary story involving Pope Innocent III, as recounted by Father François …
Link to the Original Article: https://americaneedsfatima.org/articles/the-real-truth-about-purgatory “Oh! If people only knew what Purgatory is!” If Purgatory did not exist to remove the stain of sin from imperfect souls, the only alternative would be Hell. Therefore, Purgatory is a necessary place of expiation. All personal sin carries two consequences: blame (which, in the case of mortal …
Padre Pio, the revered Capuchin friar, mystic, and miracle worker, famously referred to the Rosary as “his weapon.” This powerful devotion, given to us by Our Lady, has the ability to transform hearts, liberate nations, and drive away evil forces. One profound historical example of its power comes from post-World War II Austria, where the …
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Padre Pio, a Capuchin friar, mystic, and saint, was known not only for his deep spiritual guidance but also for the incredible miracles and interventions that he performed during his lifetime. These extraordinary events continue to inspire believers around the world. Below, we explore two remarkable stories that showcase how Padre Pio’s intercession reached into …
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