Secrets of a Soul: Padre Pio's Letters to His Spiritual Directors [Paperback]

Gianluigi Pasquale (Editor), Elvira G. DiFabio (Translator)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2003

This rare glimpse into the heart and soul of Padre Pio reveals the profound spirituality and humanity of the beloved Capuchin friar whom Pope John Paul II canonized in 2002. Beyond the extraordinary events that accompanied Padre Pio's life, these intimate letters attest to his personal struggles, worries, temptations, and fears. Padre Pio suffered much, but hoped even more in the One he loved deeply: Christ Crucified. The letters of Padre Pio prove once again that "difficulties and sorrows, if accepted out of love, are transformed into a privileged way of holiness...." (Pope John Paul II)

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Pauline Books & Media (October 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0819859478
• ISBN-13: 978-0819859471
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #447,864 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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48 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book for your Journey in Faith!, November 25, 2004

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Neil (New Jersey) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Secrets of a Soul: Padre Pio's Letters to His Spiritual Directors (Paperback)

This book is a wonderful read if you too struggle with leading a good Christian Life. This book gives you such a look into Padre Pio's deepest feelings, it opens a window for us to see that no one is alone in their struggles and many of the things Padre Pio spoke of in his letters, I have felt at one time. So this book is a wonderful read and just read a letter a day to see that there is hope in your life and that you can lead a very holy life as long as you keep Jesus close in your heart! It truely is a great book to read!

45 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Never Miss These!, January 26, 2005

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Happy Loumin (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Secrets of a Soul: Padre Pio's Letters to His Spiritual Directors (Paperback)

You can't deeply know Padre Pio until you read his letters. They are filled with beauty, love, discreet discussion of his dark nights and physical agonies, and of all our struggles. Padre Pio's words are a thousand stars, not just 5. A cornucopia of spiritual gems for the soul.

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Secrets of a Soul - Padre Pio, August 18, 2006

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This review is from: Secrets of a Soul: Padre Pio's Letters to His Spiritual Directors (Paperback)

This book is a wonderful read for those who wish to know more about Padre Pio and his interior sufferings. The letters he wrote to his spiritual director reflect his desire to be one with God and to suffer for those less fortunate. A great model for all people, especially Franciscans.