When it comes to the Holy Catholic Church, there are a number of Holy Sacraments and Symbols associated with the faith. A Stigmata Catholic Priest bears a rare symbol known as stigmata. The symbol is generally associated with priests whom later become saints such as Saint Francis of Assisi, the first to carry the stigmata or Saint Pio of Pietrelcina, a close follower of Saint Francis.
Padre Pio of Pietrelcina who died in 1968 not only had all these abilities and more. In fact, up until the time of Saint Pio had there been no such miracle worker since the time of St. Francis of Assisi, whom had been known as a healer and miracle worker of humans and animals. As such, it is no surprise that Saint Pio was an avid follower of Saint Francis of Assisi.
The bearing of the stigmata is one of the main differences between Saint Francis, Saint Pio and others. While once considered a rarity, it seems a large number of women in the Catholic church have been effected during the twentieth century. It is unclear if like Saint Pio, these women have the ability to read souls or know confessions which were made from far away lands such as Saint Pio, what is known, is that the symptoms are real.
While there are even a number of Catholics whom defy the possibility of these actions, there are many others whom believe in the mystery of the stigmata. For, there are accounts by individuals in the past and present whom have witnessed such events. In one account, a worshiper tells the story of the face of Saint Pio being transfigured into the face of Jesus during a Consecration ceremony. Whereas, a witness claims Saint Pio was at the Vatican when clearly the saint was still at the San Giovanni monastery.
Akin to the well known Apostle Paul, the saint placed apostolic work and the cross of Jesus as the glory, strength and wisdom necessary to do this type work. Motivated largely by the story of the crucifixion, Saint Pio sacrificed everything for the attempted salvation of the world.
Other stigmatists show recurring bleeding which stops and starts. In some cases, after having received Holy Communion. Whereas, other stigmatics have often shown a strong desire to frequently receive the Holy Sacrament of Communion. After which, the bleeding starts and stops over again.
After becoming involved with the Capuchin Friars, Pio accepted a Franciscan habit and the name Brother Pio. After which the young man took vows to become a priest. Upon ordination, Pio remained home to assist with health issues in the family until 1916. During that time, the young priest focused on family, friends and religious studies.
Stigmatics are often described as ecstatics and participate in ecstatic dance and various forms of spiritual mediation. For, many are often overwhelmed with emotions upon receiving the Holy Wounds of Christ. In some cases, individuals may need to see a psychiatrist or psychologist to obtain help in dealing with the various symptoms which the phenomena can often present without warning.
Padre Pio of Pietrelcina who died in 1968 not only had all these abilities and more. In fact, up until the time of Saint Pio had there been no such miracle worker since the time of St. Francis of Assisi, whom had been known as a healer and miracle worker of humans and animals. As such, it is no surprise that Saint Pio was an avid follower of Saint Francis of Assisi.
The bearing of the stigmata is one of the main differences between Saint Francis, Saint Pio and others. While once considered a rarity, it seems a large number of women in the Catholic church have been effected during the twentieth century. It is unclear if like Saint Pio, these women have the ability to read souls or know confessions which were made from far away lands such as Saint Pio, what is known, is that the symptoms are real.
While there are even a number of Catholics whom defy the possibility of these actions, there are many others whom believe in the mystery of the stigmata. For, there are accounts by individuals in the past and present whom have witnessed such events. In one account, a worshiper tells the story of the face of Saint Pio being transfigured into the face of Jesus during a Consecration ceremony. Whereas, a witness claims Saint Pio was at the Vatican when clearly the saint was still at the San Giovanni monastery.
Akin to the well known Apostle Paul, the saint placed apostolic work and the cross of Jesus as the glory, strength and wisdom necessary to do this type work. Motivated largely by the story of the crucifixion, Saint Pio sacrificed everything for the attempted salvation of the world.
Other stigmatists show recurring bleeding which stops and starts. In some cases, after having received Holy Communion. Whereas, other stigmatics have often shown a strong desire to frequently receive the Holy Sacrament of Communion. After which, the bleeding starts and stops over again.
After becoming involved with the Capuchin Friars, Pio accepted a Franciscan habit and the name Brother Pio. After which the young man took vows to become a priest. Upon ordination, Pio remained home to assist with health issues in the family until 1916. During that time, the young priest focused on family, friends and religious studies.
Stigmatics are often described as ecstatics and participate in ecstatic dance and various forms of spiritual mediation. For, many are often overwhelmed with emotions upon receiving the Holy Wounds of Christ. In some cases, individuals may need to see a psychiatrist or psychologist to obtain help in dealing with the various symptoms which the phenomena can often present without warning.
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