Rare Footage and New Lego and Craft Challenge: St. Padre Pio!

Photo attribution:  Statue of St. Padre Pio esposta nella chiesa del Santissimo Salvatore a Crotone

This week we celebrate the feastday of the modern-day saint, St. Pio of Pietrelcina, O.F.M. Cap, often lovingly known as St. Padre Pio.  One amazing thing I love about this saint is that not only do we have photographs of his life, but we have actual footage as well!  Click on the button below to see a clip of some rare footage of this incredible man of God.  

Also, for a short video and a quick summary of his amazing life, click on the other link below!

We hope to see some inventive Lego or craft creations this week on this incredible saint.  Click on the Catholic Challenge link above to send in your creation;  we can't wait to see what you come up with to portray the great witness of St. Padre Pio's life!

Friar, Monk, Mystic, and Stigmatist, St. Pio was truly a living example of accepting God's plan without reservation.  
May His deep love for Christ and devotion to His people inspire us in our own lives!

Padre Pio - Catholic Online

Padre Pio Rare Footage