Padre Pio Lenten Reflection: Good Friday

"Padre Pio is recognized as a saint now, but there were certainly times of spiritual trial during his life. He was investigated by the Vatican more than once regarding his claims of the stigmata and many people suggested that he was inflicting the wounds on himself. For a period of time, the Vatican imposed sanctions on him stating that he was not allowed to say Mass, hear confessions, or communicate with his spiritual adviser.

"These restrictions were painful to Padre Pio. Yet he delved deeper into his prayer life and found peace in knowing that all he endured was for the glory and honor of Christ."

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

Franciscan Media: Lent with Padre Pio: Good Friday