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DonateWe are happy to bring you Lent with Padre Pio: Daily Reflections.
This year, we honor Padre Pio, an Italian priest who was known for his piety and charity, as well as the gift of the stigmata.
The booklet was created by our friends at our ministry, Franciscan Media written by Susan-Hines Brigger.
For those of you on our mail list, you will receive the booklet in the mail with our printed February appeal. If you are not on the list and would like a copy please sign up.
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