...the real and visible wounds of the crucifixion. He was reputed to be capable of bi-location: the ability to be in two places at one time. His charismas were numerous and sensational, and quickly made Padre Pio the subject of world-wide interests. Yet in spite of these spectacular abilities, the most remarkable of this miracles must have occurred in the confessional...

Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims awaited their turn at the confessional of Padre Pio. In many instances, I t wasn't uncommon for these people to wait for as long as fifteen and twenty days to have their confessions heard. Was it because he had a special grace which enabled him to penetrate consciences and stimulate his penitents to rise up and live in God`s grace and love? 

Whatever the reason, he took sinners to his bosom and showed God`s love and tender compassion. His entire priestly life was dedicated to task of winning souls for God.

Padre Pio , a personality richly endowed with the Holy Spirit`s gifts, a giant of contemporary spirituality , the " apostle of the confessional "has left an important message for the world today.

His life and writings will reveal those necessary values to which all Christians must relate.

By his blessed example and with his encouragement and prayers, we might all learn to live deep spiritual lives of humble prayer and repentance.