{"product_id":"saint-padre-pio-speaks-book-3-my-stigmata-paperback","title":"Saint Padre Pio Speaks - Book 3: My Stigmata - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMarie-Josée Thibault\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis rare book is a profound reflection on St. Padre Pio's life and his experience with the stigmata. Padre Pio himself dictated these holy words to the author during multiple visitations to her. His bearing of the Wounds of Christ is not only a physical phenomenon but also deeply spiritual and merciful. St. Padre Pio, as a Capuchin priest, was known for his intense union with Christ, and through his stigmata, he shared in the Passion of Christ in a very unique and powerful way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe idea that the stigmata are graces, powers, miracles, and love embodied in his flesh speaks to the divine nature of the wounds. St. Padre Pio became a vessel for God's Grace, offering an invitation to humanity to contemplate Christ's suffering and the infinite Mercy of God. In his personal experiences and reflections, St. Padre Pio provides us with a deeper understanding of the divine mysteries and the redemptive power of suffering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe contrast between his stigmata and that of St. Francis of Assisi is also significant. While both men bore the wounds of Christ, each had a distinct spiritual path. St. Francis, the first recorded stigmatist, lived a life of extreme humility and simplicity, while St. Padre Pio, living in the 20th century, engaged deeply in the spiritual warfare of his time, always emphasizing the importance of prayer, especially the Rosary, and invoking the protection of Angels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe role of Mercy in St. Padre Pio's writings and teachings cannot be understated. His understanding of God's Mercy through the stigmata offers a unique perspective that not only encourages us to pray and seek God's Grace, but also inspires us to trust in His Mercy, especially in our darkest moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 132\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.34 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 07, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46311962804359,"sku":"9781967429011","price":40.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/XEPDLnX5eL9781967429011.webp?v=1792925467","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/saint-padre-pio-speaks-book-3-my-stigmata-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}