Lent with Padre Pio: Second Friday

"Padre Pio was born and grew up in the town of Pietrelcina in Italy, where he was known by his given name of Francesco Forgione. His family was very devout, attending Mass daily and saying the Rosary together each night. By the age of 5, Francesco said that he knew he wanted to devote his life to God. But his health was precarious and he was often ill.

"After joining the Capuchin order, there were times when Francesco - who had assumed the name Pio - would become so sick that he was sent back to his hometown in hope that he would recover. Even at home his illnesses never fully went away, but they did seem to subside a bit. Sometimes home can be a place of healing and peace when we most need it."

Franciscan Media is offering a special Lenten series of meditations, "Lent with Padre Pio." The mediation for the Second Friday is as follows:

Franciscan Media: Lent with Padre Pio: Second Friday