How to become Padre Pio’s spiritual child
Application should be made in writing.
Father Superior,
Our Lady of Grace Capuchin Friary
71013 San Giovanni Rotondo,
FG, ITALY
With the written request letter as specified above with the 10 dollar donation.
Padre Pio, during his lifetime, accepted many people as his spiritual children. When assured of their goodwill, he always told them: “I accept you, but don’t make me lose face.” Today many of his devotees still want to become his spiritual children. The letter process above requesting enrolment through San Giovanni is mentioned above.
Also They must comply with the following conditions:
- Live intensely a life of divine grace
- Prove their faith by words and actions
- Desire to remain under the protection of the Servant of God, Padre Pio
- Imitate the venerable Padre in his love for Jesus Crucified, for the Most Blessed Sacrament, for our Lady, the Pope and the entire Church
- Practice sincere charity towards all
Padre Pio’s Own words about his spiritual children;
“I have made a pact with the Lord: I will take my place at the gate to paradise,
but I shall not enter until I have seen the last of my spiritual children enter.”
When the Lord entrusts a soul to me, I place it on my shoulder and never let it go."
“I accept you as spiritual child; and don’t make me lose face.”
“I see all my children who come to the altar, as if in a mirror.”
“I love my Spiritual Children as much as my own soul and even more.”
“Once I take a soul on, I also take on their entire family as my spiritual children.”
“I tell Mary: Here are the children of your Son.”
“Woe to those who lay a hand on my spiritual children.”
“To my Spiritual Children: my prayers for you will never be lacking”
“If one of my spiritual children ever goes astray, I shall leave my flock and seek him out.”