Morning Prayers
1. Padre Pio’s Morning Offering
O Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary,
I offer You my prayers, works, joys, and sufferings of this day,
for the salvation of souls, the reparation for sin,
and the reunion of all Christians.
I offer them for the intentions of our bishops and all members of the Apostleship of Prayer,
and in particular for those recommended by our Holy Father. Amen.
Section 2: The Holy Rosary (Padre Pio Method)
Why Padre Pio Loved the Rosary
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He called it his “weapon against evil.”
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He recommended multiple rosaries daily, but even one is powerful when said with faith.
Rosary Structure
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Sign of the Cross
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Apostles’ Creed
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Our Father
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3 Hail Marys (Faith, Hope, Charity)
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Glory Be
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Announce Mystery + Our Father
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10 Hail Marys
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Glory Be + Fatima Prayer (Optional)
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Hail Holy Queen
Mystery Focus (Padre Pio’s Emphasis):
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Joyful (Monday, Saturday)
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Sorrowful (Tuesday, Friday)
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Glorious (Wednesday, Sunday)
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Luminous (Thursday – optional, later addition)
Padre Pio’s Closing Prayer After the Rosary:
O God, whose only-begotten Son, by His life, death, and resurrection, has purchased for us the rewards of eternal life; grant, we beseech You, that while meditating on these mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may imitate what they contain and obtain what they promise, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Section 3: Guardian Angel Prayer (Padre Pio Version)
Angel of God, my guardian dear,
to whom His love commits me here,
ever this day be at my side,
to light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen.
Padre Pio’s Addition:
Guardian Angel, go before me and carry my prayer to the throne of God.
Section 4: Spiritual Warfare & Protection Prayers
The Prayer to Saint Michael the Archangel
St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle.
Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil;
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray;
And do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host,
By the power of God, cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits
Who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
Holy Water Blessing Prayer (Padre Pio)
By this water, blessed by Your love,
may all evil spirits be driven from this place.
May peace and holiness reign here,
through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Section 5: Healing & Intercession Prayers
The “Stay With Me, Lord” Prayer (Composed by Padre Pio)
Stay with me, Lord, for it is necessary to have You present
so that I do not forget You.
You know how easily I abandon You.
Stay with me, Lord, because I am weak and I need Your strength,
that I may not fall so often.
Stay with me, Lord, for You are my life, and without You, I am without fervor.
Stay with me, Lord, for You are my light, and without You, I am in darkness.
Stay with me, Lord, to show me Your will.
Stay with me, Lord, so that I hear Your voice and follow You.
Stay with me, Lord, for I desire to love You very much and always be in Your company.
Stay with me, Lord, if You wish me to be faithful to You.
Stay with me, Lord, as poor as my soul is, I want it to be a place of consolation for You, a nest of love. Amen.
Section 6: Night Prayers
Padre Pio’s Daily Night Blessing
Eternal Father, I offer You everything I did today—
the good, the bad, the joy, and the suffering.
I give You my whole heart and soul.
Forgive me my sins and protect my sleep,
through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Final Protection: Make the Sign of the Cross on your forehead and say:
Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, I love you, save souls.
Bonus Section: Personal Miracles & Devotions of Padre Pio
(This will be included in the PDF at the end of the booklet.)
1. Bilocation Encounters
Padre Pio was reported to be seen in two places at once.
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Case: During WWII, Allied soldiers testified he appeared in the skies warning them not to bomb San Giovanni Rotondo.
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Spiritual Message: Devotion + obedience to God can transcend physical limitations.
2. Healing of Gemma di Giorgi
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Born without pupils, she regained sight after Padre Pio’s prayers.
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He simply said: “Child, be at peace; you see now.”
3. Reading of Souls
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Countless people confessed things and were stunned when Padre Pio already knew their sins or life events.
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Lesson: He believed confession opens hidden spiritual insight.
4. Invisible Stigmata Protection
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He bore visible wounds for 50 years, but near his death, they healed miraculously, leaving smooth skin.
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Symbolism: His life was an offering that ended only when his mission was complete.
5. Personal Devotions
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Guardian Angels: He insisted everyone send their guardian angel as an intercessor.
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Sacred Heart of Jesus: Central to his love and ministry.
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Love for the Eucharist: He said: “The earth could survive more easily without the sun than without the Holy Mass.”