Saint Pio of Pietrelcina

Today is the Memorial of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina, priest. He was born on May 25, 1887 and died September 23, 1968. He was ordained as a Capuchin priest in 1910. Saint Pio was famous for having a stigmata. Pope John Paul II canonized Padre Pio on June 16, 2002. Saint Pio was a spiritual director. His five rules for spiritual growth were weekly confession, daily Communion, spiritual reading, meditation, and examination of conscience. His famous quote is "Pray, Hope and Don't Worry."