“I am an instrument in divine hands; an instrument which only succeeds in serving some purpose when it is handled by the divine Craftsman.” —Padre Pio

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Have you ever closed your eyes when listening to an orchestra? It’s beautiful the way all of the instru-ments seem to meld into one and play in harmony with one another. If one instrument is out of tune or plays the wrong note, however, the overall experience is very different. To get to that level of achievement takes many years of instruction and practice. Our faith lives can in some ways resemble being a musician. We need guidance and practice when it comes to our faith. God is the conductor and the many saints and holy people we encounter along the way serve as our instructors. The ulti-mate goal, as with the orchestra, is achieving har-mony with Christ.
Praying with Padre Pio
St. Pio, through your example, accompany us as we continue to learn ways to develop and deepen our faith lives.