"At the beginning of the sacred novena in honor of the Holy Child Jesus, my spirit felt as though it were reborn to new life.  My heart now feels it can contain heavenly blessings.  My soul completely melts in the presence of this God who became flesh for us.  How can anyone help but love Him at all times with new zeal?" - St. Padre Pio

We are blessed to have the example of St. Pio to inspire us during these holy days.  With that in mind, I send you my heartfelt wishes for a grace filled Advent season as we prepare to celebrate Christmas.  I am very mindful of how tremendously important the coming of Christmas was to St. Padre Pio. Those men and women who personally knew our beloved St. Pio were struck by his awe-inspiring attachment to the sacred day celebrating the birth of Our Lord.

I am pleased to invite you to join us in spirit for a special Christmas Novena of Masses.  Please, click on the button below, and send us your prayer requests so that we may petition our beloved St. Pio for his powerful intercession on your behalf.  Our Holy Novena will begin on Christmas Day.
 

At Christmastime, Padre Pio would say to his friends and followers, "May the Sweetest Child Jesus bring you all the graces, all the blessings, all the smiles that appeal to His infinite goodness..." For all of us Capuchin friars, I wish you and yours a beautiful Christmas and a very blessed New Year.