In this episode of Hey Everybody, It’s Fr. Edward, I speak with Mary O’Regan, author of the new Sophia Institute Press biography of Padre Pio. Mary shares the incredible story of how Padre Pio appeared to her in a mystical experience that changed her life and set her on the path of researching and writing about one of the Church’s most beloved saints.

We discuss:

• How Padre Pio mystically visited Mary O’Regan and what it meant for her vocation.
• Why we affectionately call him Padre Pio rather than St. Pio.
• Padre Pio’s promise not to enter Heaven until all his spiritual children are with him.
• The healing Our Lady of Fatima received through Padre Pio’s intercession.
• John XXIII, the Third Secret of Fatima, and connections to Padre Pio.
• Why Padre Pio, as the first priest to bear the stigmata, remains so significant.
• Practical ways to grow in devotion to Padre Pio today.

Whether you’re just learning about Padre Pio or already have a devotion to him, this conversation will inspire you to discover anew the life, miracles, and message of this extraordinary saint.

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