Call number
D 922.22 PIO
Status
Available
Call number
Description
Religious biography of Francesco Forgione, better known to Catholic believers as the modern day saint Padre Pio. The friar's intense devotion manifested itself in the appearance of the stigmata - the wounds suffered by Christ at Calvary.
Local notes
IN ITALIAN, dubbed in English and Spanish, English subtitles. About the famous Italian saint, Padre Pio (1887-1968). "Like Saint Francis of Assisi, Padre Pio had the stigmata: the wounds of Christ visible on his body. Throughout his life, he performed miracles and healings, caring for both the physically sick as well as those with spiritual illnesses. Filled with gorgeous scenery from the Italian countryside, this film follows Padre Pio's life from a young boy through his death." It "captures the humility, humor, and common sense of St. Pio, as well as showing the persecution he suffered from both satanic attacks and misguided Church officials who distrusted him." 214 minutes. Includes 16 page booklet with study guide, biography of Padre Pio, pictures from the film, resource list, and photos of the real Padre Pio.
Publication
Ignatius Press (2006)