Padre Pio's Words of Hope [Paperback]

Pio (Author), Eileen Dunn Bertanzetti (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1999

If you've ever wished you could sit down and ask Saint Padre Pio, the famous stigmatist of the 20th century, some of the deepest questions of the human heart, now you can.

With beautiful illustrations and topics ranging from simple queries about the role of angels to the cry of a soul seeking to understand the meaning of suffering, these meditations use the actual words of this sainted priest to answer your most intimate questions and reveal God's own messages of encouragement, exhortation, inspiration, and blessing.

Padre Pio (1887-1968) was an internationally beloved Franciscan priest. From his home in Italy, he drew thousands of pilgrims who wished to obtain a blessing, experience healing, go to Confession, or be present at Mass celebrated by the sainted friar. He was canonized a saint on June 16, 2002.

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

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Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: Italian

Product Details

• Paperback: 189 pages
• Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor (IN) (September 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0879736941
• ISBN-13: 978-0879736941
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #55,891 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #45 in Books > Christian Books & Bibles > Catholicism > Saints
  • #74 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > Spirituality > Meditations

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43 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars EXACTLY as Titled "Words of Hope", August 14, 2005

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Susan Kulpa "deltadawn123d" (Yuma, AZ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Padre Pio's Words of Hope (Paperback)

I actually got this book by accident. When it first arrived it wasn't what I had expected. Once I began to look and read I discovered it was BETTER than what I had originally thought it would be. The outside back cover is quite explicit in summarizing what is inside. In the book, each page begans with a scripture quote. It is the next paragraph, the second that readers may want to read first. It is one of those paragraphs that will be the one to have our innermost feelings or thoughts that needs our attention on that day. ie. "Why should I praise God when so much has gone wrong in my life". It is then Padre St. Pio on the remainder of the page expresses his assurances of God's love for us and brings us hope by his revealation of God's own messages of encouragement, inspiration and blessing. The bottom of the page suggests a prayer we can use. This book has helped me pray in a way to experience the peace and help that God intends for us.

27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Echo Of Padre Pio's Voice, November 20, 2006

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Michael G. Batcho (McAdoo, PA (USA)) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Padre Pio's Words of Hope (Paperback)

There are 150 Pslams . . . there are 150 "Ave's" in the praying of the Rosary . . . and Eileen Dunn Bertanzetti has given us 150 quotes of Padre Pio of Pietrelcina (now Saint Padre Pio) each accompanied by a Scripture quote and and a question or statement giving the passage a personal "context" . . . and a final prayer.

The words of Padre pio are taken verbatim from his "Letters Vol. I, II, and III" . . . and tell us of a spiritual assurance of god's ever present concern for and love of each one of us.

This is a small treasury of comfort and guidance and consolation which anyone can open even at random for a point of meditation or browse for a topic that speaks to a personal immediate need.

When time perhaps prevents a lengthy time to peruse long spiritual passages for spiritual reading, we do not need to neglect meditation . . . a book such as this makes that much more accessible . . . and STILL gives us much spiritual food for thought and prayer. That was something that Padre Pio was gifted by God with: the ability to speak to souls in great depth with few words. . .

As you read these, unhurried, one thought at a time . . perhaps one day at a time, you can sense the spirit of Padre Pio right there with you and speaking the words to you as you read them . . . we can't travel back in time nor go to the friary of San Giovanni Rotundo "Our Lady Of Grace", but we can still speak to Padre pio (in the communion of saints) and receive his assistance and guidance and help from heaven where he prays to God with us and for us. And we can hear his voice echo from the heavenly court in the words of his which appear in this text.

Padre Pio was a miracle gift to our generation from God . . . read his words and you will encounter for yourself that gift.

36 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hope in Padre Pio's Words., September 26, 2000

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This review is from: Padre Pio's Words of Hope (Paperback)

This book gives me hope, and comfort. Life is so very cold sometimes but even reading Padre Pio's first meditation can make you feel warm. We are not alone. Take comfort in his words and Believe them. May God Bless you.