Padre Pio: The Pierced Priest

By Jim Gallagher

Book Overview

Among catholics, Padre pio is one of the 20th centuries most revered figures - over a million people visit his tomb every year. His fame stems not only from his extraordinary Christian faith and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1860821553
• ISBN13: 9781860821554
• Release Date: November 2002
• Publisher: Catholic Truth Society
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.

Customer Reviews

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This book compares Padre Pio's experiences to that of other mystics without losing its biographical feel. It is broken down into short chapters each of which focus on a major event or person in Padre Pio's life. Written by a former journalist, exerpts from many original sources are included.

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