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Pray, Hope, and Don't Worry: True Stories of Padre Pio

This book gathers true accounts of Padre Pio, the Franciscan friar from the Italian town of Pietrelcina, who is remembered for his miracles and for the physical suffering he bore. The stories follow his life of prayer and devotion, the wounds he was said to carry, and the hardships he endured with patience. Readers encounter the people who sought his help and the faith that drew them to him. Written in an accessible style, the collection offers a personal look at a figure whose reputation spread far beyond his own community. It suits readers interested in saints, spiritual testimony and Catholic devotion.

Audience
adult
Length
long · 403 pages

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