Stones of the eternal dwelling

Treasures of Our Faith with Deacon Richard Vehige · Sep 23, 2025 · 1m

Today, September 23, as our Church celebrates the Memorial of Saint Pius of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio), we are invited to first read and reflect on a passage from the first letter of Peter the apostle (5: 1-11) entitled "The duties of pastors and laity". Our treasure, which follows, is from the letters of Saint Pius of Pietrelcina, priest. Saint Pius of Pietrelcina (born Francesco Forgione; 25 May 1887 – 23 September 1968), widely known as Padre Pio (Italian for 'Father Pius'), was an Italian Capuchin friar, priest, stigmatist, and mystic. He is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church…