Padre Pio: In My Own Words [Hardcover]

Anthony Chiffolo (Compiler)

Book Description

Series: In My Own Words | Publication Date: September 14, 2000

Blessed Padre Pio, humble peasant and world-famous stigmatist, spoke simple words of Christian encouragement and inspiration to all who approached him seeking counsel. This biographical sketch and collection of memorable sayings is a compact and accessible introduction to the life and message of one of the great religious figures of the 20th century.
128-page hardcover; 5-1/4 x 7-1/4

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About the Author

Anthony Chiffolo, editorial director of Praeger Publishers, is the author of numerous religion books, including 100 Names of Mary, Pope John Paul II: In My Own Words, Padre Pio: In My Own Words, Advent and Christmas with the Saints and Cooking With The Bible. He received the WVOX Radio Author of the Year Award in 2000 for Padre Pio: In My Own Words.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: Liguori; 1st edition (September 14, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764806572
• ISBN-13: 978-0764806575
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #386,051 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent: Padre Pio -In My Own Words, January 2, 2002

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Mike Fisher (Roscommon, Michigan United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Padre Pio: In My Own Words (Hardcover)

The spirituality and wisdom of Pio's thoughts and advice were astounding.Very easy to read, I was left with an overwhelming sense of Peace and serenity.With the world in the state that it is in ,this is a must read for those of us who want know the state of your soul within the state of this world.Pio seems like a person very much in Love with the service of Jesus Christ.
Anthony Chiffolo did a superb job of picking just the right writings of Pio's to put into "In My Own Words"

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Compiler/Editor Anthony F. Chiffolo writes:, October 31, 2000

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Anthony F. Chiffolo "Anthony" (metro NYC area, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Padre Pio: In My Own Words (Hardcover)

Blessed Padre Pio, humble peasant and world-famous stigmatist, spoke simple words of Christian encouragement and inspiration to all who approached him seeking counsel. This biographical sketch and collection of memorable sayings is a compact and accessible introduction to the life and mesage of one of the great religious figures of the 20th century. Born Francesco Forgione on May 25, 1887, at Pietrelcina in southern Italy, Padre Pio joined the Capuchin Order in 1903 and was ordained a Roman Catholic priest in 1910. On September 20, 1918, he received the sacred wounds of Christ, which medical science could not explain and which he bore until just before his death. Although he did not leave his monastery and was for much of his life under obedience not to write or preach, this humble monk was renowned for his piety, his wise counsel, and his miracles. Padre Pio died in 1968 and was beatified by Pope John Paul II in 1999.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars one of the "best" reading I've had in a long time!, November 2, 2009

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C. M. Feliciano (The Lord's Making...Earth!) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Padre Pio: In My Own Words (Hardcover)

One of the best readings with information I've had in a long time. It also shows the "personal" and intriging thoughts and views of Father Pio. Very informative! Father Pio's is one which many people, would not believe, could ascertain his "miracles" or, being able to be in several places....at the same time!! He was one of a "very few" "Saints" of modern era. His life was solely devoted to God!! And, God presented him with many great "Graces!" I definitely strongly recommend this book to everyone.