Padre Pio and You: An Epic Story of Spiritual Fatherhood
Many people admire the saints but struggle to feel close to them. In this deeply moving and accessible portrait, St. Pio of Pietrelcina—known affectionately as Padre Pio—reaches out from Heaven to meet you right where you are.
Through the personal experience of author Mary Oregon, one of his spiritual daughters, this book introduces you to the beloved Italian friar as a spiritual father, friend, and guide.
Drawing from his letters, spiritual counsel, and firsthand testimonies, the book paints a vivid picture of Pio’s life—from his childhood in a devout home to his extraordinary mystical gifts, including bilocation, physical suffering, and powerful Confessions.
Readers will learn how Pio helped souls confront sin, persevere through dryness, and remain faithful during dark nights of the soul. You’ll also encounter lesser-known aspects of his story, including his wartime visions, interior trials, and the miraculous transformations he brought to those who sought his help.
Pio’s words and witness are a source of strength for every Catholic soul: he taught how to turn suffering into union with Christ and how to live the sacraments with humility and power.
For those feeling spiritually distant, burdened, or unsure of their path, this book offers a compassionate and inspiring encounter with a saint who never stopped lifting others up. As he once said, “When I have raised a soul, I never let it fall.”