Saint Pio has often been considered one of the greatest saints of all time among Catholic priests and worshipers. For, while there have been saints known for healing, reading souls and levitation, there have been few whom bore the sign of the stigmata. While this is the case, Saint Pio Pedro Of Pietrelcina bore the Stigmata Catholic Priest from which he was made a saint proudly. For, the natural scars represented by the religious symbol are considered the Holy Wounds Of Christ.
Individuals experiencing this phenomena often experience manifestations of wounds, scars and pain like those which effected Jesus during the crucifixion. Whereas, there have also been cases in which permanent scars appear in corresponding locations to those Christ experienced on the cross. In either case, the symbol is considered the Holy Wounds Of Jesus.
The bearing of the stigmata is one of the main differences between Saint Francis, Saint Pio and others. While once considered a rarity, it seems a large number of women in the Catholic church have been effected during the twentieth century. It is unclear if like Saint Pio, these women have the ability to read souls or know confessions which were made from far away lands such as Saint Pio, what is known, is that the symptoms are real.
There are many Catholics and others whom defy these actions, including some of the most ardent and faithful believers. In one account, a worshiper swears Saint Pio was present at the Vatican while the saint was still at the San Giovanni monastery. Whereas, another account tells of the transfiguration of the face of the saint into that of Jesus during a Consecration ceremony.
Saint Pio was akin to the Apostle Paul in that the saint made apostolic work, in and outside the Catholic church a priority. In addition, like Paul, Pio garnered wisdom, glory and strength through this work. In fact, like Jesus and Paul, Pio made great sacrifices in an attempt to save the world through good news and good works while always proclaiming Jesus, as ultimate Lord and Savior.
Other stigmatists show recurring bleeding which stops and starts. In some cases, after having received Holy Communion. Whereas, other stigmatics have often shown a strong desire to frequently receive the Holy Sacrament of Communion. After which, the bleeding starts and stops over again.
Others claim to experience the feeling of pain from the wounds Jesus experienced while on the cross. Often referred to as an invisible or phantom stigmata, the pain can often be more difficult to understand by those of lesser faith. In some cases, wounds will clot and disappear while others will appear fresh on an ongoing basis. In a few cases, the wounds are said to present a pleasantly perfumed odor, often known as the Odor of Sancticity.
In 1916, Saint Pio was sent to the San Giovanni Rotunda where he remained until having departed this world in 1968. Considering all the good works the saint had accomplished in life, to say the loss was tragic is an understatement. Although, as with Saint Francis of Assisi and others, Saint Pio still answers prayers of the people on an ongoing basis, even beyond the grave.
Individuals experiencing this phenomena often experience manifestations of wounds, scars and pain like those which effected Jesus during the crucifixion. Whereas, there have also been cases in which permanent scars appear in corresponding locations to those Christ experienced on the cross. In either case, the symbol is considered the Holy Wounds Of Jesus.
The bearing of the stigmata is one of the main differences between Saint Francis, Saint Pio and others. While once considered a rarity, it seems a large number of women in the Catholic church have been effected during the twentieth century. It is unclear if like Saint Pio, these women have the ability to read souls or know confessions which were made from far away lands such as Saint Pio, what is known, is that the symptoms are real.
There are many Catholics and others whom defy these actions, including some of the most ardent and faithful believers. In one account, a worshiper swears Saint Pio was present at the Vatican while the saint was still at the San Giovanni monastery. Whereas, another account tells of the transfiguration of the face of the saint into that of Jesus during a Consecration ceremony.
Saint Pio was akin to the Apostle Paul in that the saint made apostolic work, in and outside the Catholic church a priority. In addition, like Paul, Pio garnered wisdom, glory and strength through this work. In fact, like Jesus and Paul, Pio made great sacrifices in an attempt to save the world through good news and good works while always proclaiming Jesus, as ultimate Lord and Savior.
Other stigmatists show recurring bleeding which stops and starts. In some cases, after having received Holy Communion. Whereas, other stigmatics have often shown a strong desire to frequently receive the Holy Sacrament of Communion. After which, the bleeding starts and stops over again.
Others claim to experience the feeling of pain from the wounds Jesus experienced while on the cross. Often referred to as an invisible or phantom stigmata, the pain can often be more difficult to understand by those of lesser faith. In some cases, wounds will clot and disappear while others will appear fresh on an ongoing basis. In a few cases, the wounds are said to present a pleasantly perfumed odor, often known as the Odor of Sancticity.
In 1916, Saint Pio was sent to the San Giovanni Rotunda where he remained until having departed this world in 1968. Considering all the good works the saint had accomplished in life, to say the loss was tragic is an understatement. Although, as with Saint Francis of Assisi and others, Saint Pio still answers prayers of the people on an ongoing basis, even beyond the grave.
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