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Saint Padre Pio
Patron saint of Pietrelcina, stress alleviation, teenagers and civil defense volunteers
Feast Day: September 23nd
Discussion Questions:
Who was selfless in this story? Who was sincere?
Does Saint Padre Pio’s story remind you of any other saint’s story? Which one?
Should Padre Pio have asked Jesus to keep his stigmata secret? Why or why not?
What is something you don’t want to forget about Padre Pio?
Our Favorite Resources for Kids:
Wounds of Love: The Story of Padre Pio by Philip Campbell
Catholic Family Crate’s Padre Pio coloring page!
Saint Stories for Kids Podcast: Episode 109 and 38
For Parents:
The movie, Padre Pio: Miracle Man
Catholic Saints Podcast (Augustine Institute): Padre Pio
Padre Pio Man of Hope by Renzo Allegri
Padre Pio: The Wonder Worker by Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate
Stories of Padre Pio by Katharina Tangari
“Pray, Hope and Don’t Worry”