Padre Pio, The Stigmatist

""Padre Pio, The Stigmatist"" is a biography written by Charles Mortimer Carty about the life of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina, also known as Padre Pio. The book chronicles the life of the Italian Catholic priest, who was known for his stigmata, or the physical manifestation of the wounds of Christ on his hands, feet, and side. The book begins with Padre Pio's childhood and early years as a priest, and follows his life through his many trials and tribulations, including accusations of fraud and heresy, as well as his own physical and emotional suffering. The author provides insight into Padre Pio's spiritual practices and beliefs, as well as his interactions with other religious figures of his time.Throughout the book, the author emphasizes Padre Pio's devotion to God and his unwavering faith, despite the many challenges he faced. The book also includes anecdotes and stories about the miracles and healings attributed to Padre Pio, which have made him a beloved figure in the Catholic Church.Overall, ""Padre Pio, The Stigmatist"" is a comprehensive and inspiring account of the life of a remarkable man who dedicated his life to serving God and helping others.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.