Padre Pio Lenten Reflection: Third Monday

"Between Masses, hearing confessions, and prayer time, Padre Pio's day usually lasted about 19 hours. Not only that but, it began at 2:30 a.m. when he would wake up to begin his morning prayers. He was able to carry on an incredibly busy schedule with minimal sleep and while only consuming an average of about 300-400 calories a day. It was noted that he very rarely left the monastery and never took even a day's vacation from his grueling schedule in 51 years. Each day for him was another opportunity to bring people closer into communion with Christ."

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

Franciscan Media: Lent with Padre Pio: Third Monday