relics

[Monica4316]

I read about how someone visited the relics of St Padre Pio, - not in Italy, but a priest brought them to America… it was not a first degree relic, but I think it was his glove

I thought that’s so interesting, - is there any website that lists where it’s possible to visit Saints’ relics? how do people find out about this?

 

[Samson01]

I read about how someone visited the relics of St Padre Pio, - not in Italy, but a priest brought them to America… it was not a first degree relic, but I think it was his glove

I thought that’s so interesting, - is there any website that lists where it’s possible to visit Saints’ relics? how do people find out about this?

Hi Monica, I have heard of Padre Pio’s glove being in the US and pretty sure the Poor Clare’s have it. Also sure it is a 1st class relic as the glove has his blood on it. Food for thought. Check out this link for the Apostolte for Holy Relic’s.

 

[Roy5]

I’ve always had big doubts about relics. The true cross? I’ve read that there are enough piecee of it the world over to build another Noah’s Ark. And enough from Mary’s wardrobe to dress the most clothes-hungry model.
As for Padre Pio, hm? Isn't he the one who was supposed to have levitated and bilocated. One of those miracles is quite enough, but two? Sorry to be a skeptic but I need a reasonable religious faith. The church has to be careful of mixing valid doctrine and questionable superstition.

 

[Samson01]

I’ve always had big doubts about relics. The true cross? I’ve read that there are enough piecee of it the world over to build another Noah’s Ark. And enough from Mary’s wardrobe to dress the most clothes-hungry model.

As for Padre Pio, hm? Isn't he the one who was supposed to have levitated and bilocated. One of those miracles is quite enough, but two? Sorry to be a skeptic but I need a reasonable religious faith. The church has to be careful of mixing valid doctrine and questionable superstition.

Do you have any evidence to back your claims?

 

[Samson01]

usccb.org/catechism/text/pt2sect2chpt4.shtml
Some more on these sacramentals.

 

[EmeraldWings]

i actually met a priest who came to my area awhile ago, his mother went to Padre Pio to find out if she was having a girl or boy, and what to name it(many woman did that :3 )
he told her she was having a boy, and to name him pio,
and so he grew up to become a friar, and is named Padre Pio.
and when he came here, he had a relic of Padre Pio with him, one of his gloves, which he blessed everyone with, including me :> although nothing happened that i could tell, but i was very excited about it

actually he kinda looked like Padre Pio to…anyways, that’s all :3

 

[EmeraldWings]

I’ve always had big doubts about relics. The true cross? I’ve read that there are enough piecee of it the world over to build another Noah’s Ark. And enough from Mary’s wardrobe to dress the most clothes-hungry model.

As for Padre Pio, hm? Isn't he the one who was supposed to have levitated and bilocated. One of those miracles is quite enough, but two? Sorry to be a skeptic but I need a reasonable religious faith. The church has to be careful of mixing valid doctrine and questionable superstition.

what’s the church got to do with it? they were against Padre Pio for quite awhile to, miracles speak for themselves, they are quite personal, those who experienced them have enough proof for themselves, many were converted by the miracles God worked through padre pio, and that’s really all that matters, that is all miracles are good for, saving souls,
it doesn’t matter if you believe or not, and it would be better if you believed without miracles anyways, because that would mean your belief is based on reason instead of “seeing”.

besides, if you read the life of Padre Pio, you will see he is nothing more then a humble servant of God, just a tool God used,

i agree that we should believe based off reason as well, but i am also reasonable enough to give honest men like Padre Pio the benefit of the doubt,
we can throw all kinds of questions and accusations into the authenticity of his life, but they are nothing more then theories and assumtions, and what kind of reasoning is that?

anyways…it doesn’t matter to much, all that matters is what those miracles are meant for, which is saving souls, so that’s all you need to worry about.

well…i hope that doesn’t sound snobby, as i proof read it, it kinda does, but i honestly am not speaking that way e_e ok, take care.

 

[Lief_Erikson]

As for Padre Pio, hm? Isn't he the one who was supposed to have levitated and bilocated. One of those miracles is quite enough, but two?

With God, all things are possible. He could perform a million miracles through one saint on Earth if He wanted. Do you agree?

And if so, why do you say He wouldn’t perform wonders through His faithful servants, if they are humble enough not to become proud as a result?

In John 14:12, Jesus predicts, “I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.”

Roy:

Sorry to be a skeptic but I need a reasonable religious faith.

Often (though not always), believing in the reported marvels of the saints is more reasonable than skepticism.

 

[Monica4316]

I’ve always had big doubts about relics. The true cross? I’ve read that there are enough piecee of it the world over to build another Noah’s Ark.

actually that rumour isn’t true… even though it comes up a lot when you research the true Cross. The actual number of pieces won’t be enough to make one Cross.

As for Padre Pio, hm? Isn’t he the one who was supposed to have levitated and bilocated. One of those miracles is quite enough, but two? Sorry to be a skeptic but I need a reasonable religious faith. The church has to be careful of mixing valid doctrine and questionable superstition.

what we know about St Padre Pio is VERY reliable. His miracles are extremely well documented. And he only lived last century.,. there are even pictures and videos of him. There are many miracles that have happened through his intercession as well. Yes he had many spiritual gifts, but that’s because this was God’s will for him, he lived a very holy life.

padrepiodevotions.org/