“We are not all called to the same state [of life] and the Holy Spirit doesn’t work in all souls in the same way.... Live completely at peace because there will be light.”—Letters, Vol. 3, 108

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The reality for most people is a very different one from that of Padre Pio. He spent most of his life at the monastery where he prayed, heard confes-sions, and celebrated Mass. That does not mean, however, that we cannot aspire to the same spiri-tual connection with God. It is a matter of finding the way to live Christ’s message within our own lives. Even amongst his fellow Capuchin brothers Padre Pio ministered in a different way. Such is the way with all of us. Parents minister differently than single men and women. People in various careers minister in their own unique way. The importance, however, is that we use our life to help spread the message of Christ to others. 
Praying with Padre Pio
St. Pio, you know that each of us is on our own unique faith journey based on where we are in life. Help us to find the way to lovingly use our lives and talents to lift up others.