The following story was mailed into our foundation.

“Two days ago I was suffering with a bout of diverticulitis. The pain was unbearable.

I remembered seeing a show about Padre Pio. I don’t know why his image came into my mind – I’m not a catholic – but I called for his help. I said the Lord’s Prayer and asked Padre Pio to help me. Then the most amazing thing happened. My whole body began to cool down, I broke out in a sweat and the paid disappeared. Nothing like this has ever happened to me before. It was a miracle! There is no doubt in my mind that this man’s spirit came to me and blessed me.

As I said, I am not a catholic however I wanted to make a donation to his foundation for answering my prayers. I don’t know why he came to me, but I am grateful. – Lori”

So often we consider an intercession by Padre Pio a physical healing of some sort. But Padre Pio also brings us, everyday, spiritual healing and with that healing it brings us comfort and enables us to deal with situations that could otherwise be devastating. The following story came from one our benefactors through an email. She was kind enough to allow us to share it with you.

“I prayed to Padre Pio when my beloved husband, Richard, was dying of cancer. I know Padre Pio was with us because my husband did not suffer and died peacefully, at home, surrounded by his loving family. At the time of his death we all felt an inner peace and joy. I am sure Padre Pio carried my husband in his arms to heaven.”