Padre Pio and St. Francis: Sacrifice that Makes a Saint Many imagine St. Francis of Assisi as the gentle friar who preached to birds. Yet such gentleness was not natural—it was forged through sacrifice, fasting, penance, and a burning love for Christ and Our Lady. His humility was so deep that he considered himself unworthy of Holy Orders, and his devotion so pure that Christ Himself marked him with the stigmata. No wonder Padre Pio, who also bore the wounds of Christ, felt such closeness to this great saint. St. Francis reminds us that true holiness and gentleness always come at a price—the price of love united to the Cross. PROTECTED CHILD OF PADRE PIO 🙏 https://followingpadrepio.org/become-a-protected-child If this message touched your heart, please consider becoming a monthly donor to help us continue sharing Padre Pio’s life-changing words and spirituality. Your monthly gift—no matter the amount—allows us to create more content, reach more souls, and keep Padre Pio’s message alive for generations to come. As a monthly supporter, you will: • Be remembered in regular Holy Masses • Have your intentions prayed for daily • Receive a special certificate as a sign of your spiritual bond 🙏 https://followingpadrepio.org/become-a-protected-child 📺 Watch Next: ➡ The best of October playlist! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLO0kXIB9jqoJhEfU199UGTNM1Xk7tBPMv ➡ Padre Pio Thought For The Day !! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLO0kXIB9jqoIAFlnm-ZpOWBuoZEWCNNej 🙏 ENROLL IN OUR PADRE PIO MASS! Your intentions will be included for both you and your loved ones. Enroll here: https://followingpadrepio.org/friday_mass_enrollment/ 🔔 Subscribe for more Padre Pio stories, prayers, and miracles Click SUBSCRIBE, then 🔔 SO YOU DON'T MISS OUT! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC62YA49gU_tmOCfsqhHLx0w?sub_confirmation=1 📌 Stay Connected with Following Padre Pio We’d love to walk this journey of faith with you beyond YouTube. Visit our website for more stories, prayers, and resources to grow closer to Padre Pio, and connect with us on social media for daily inspiration. 🌐 Website: https://followingpadrepio.org 📖 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followingpadrepio/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/following_padre_pio/ RECEIVE PADRE PIO'S BLESSING: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXGFfL1uK20 ✝ “Pray, hope, and don’t worry. Worry is useless. God is merciful and will hear your prayer.” — St. Padre Pio YouTube Chapters 0:00 - Introduction: The Real St. Francis vs. the Image 0:35 - St. Francis's Worldly Youth & First Vocation 1:45 - Disinherited: "Our Father Who Art in Heaven" 2:40 - The Cost of Sanctity: Extreme Penance & Humility 3:45 - Thirst for Suffering: Winning Souls for Christ 4:55 - Love for Mary and the Stigmata Miracle 5:45 - The Core Lesson: Gentleness Through Scourging 6:50 - Conclusion & Feast Day Blessing #PadrePio #StFrancisOfAssisi #CatholicSaints #CatholicFaith #CatholicDevotion #CatholicSpirituality #CatholicReflection #ChristianFaith #ChristianSaints #Stigmata #Holiness #CatholicPrayer #Franciscan #CatholicWisdom #CatholicTradition Other similar videos on YouTube: https://youtu.be/CfSk4dxYDFI https://youtu.be/GZ7mOMiYRic https://youtu.be/xX8swwYKfdk Source: https://www.pliniocorreadeoliveira.info/sao-francisco-de-assis-4-10-foi-doce-gracas-as-flagelacoes-que-praticou/#gsc.tab=0