Padre Pio: Episode Five
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Why was Padre Pio ordered to stop public ministry in 1916?
Italy nineteen sixteen. After the marks of Christ's wounds appear in Padre Pio's hands, feet, and side. Church authorities have ordered Pio to stop all public ministry as a priest. But with the faithful clamoring at his door, Padre Pio must find a way to live out his vocation in obedience to the church.
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Padre! Per favore! Why won't you come out, Padre Pio? It's something from the Vatican. They won't let him see anyone.
How's the pain, Padre? It's rough. Mm hands, feet, side.
No, it's them out there, like sheep without a shepherd.
Oh. Uh of course. How are the wounds, Dr. Romanelli? Any changes? Science can't explain it. May I see your hands, Padre Pierre? Please. There should be scarring. But it's still fresh. No infection, no necrosis.
Necrosis Dead tissue?
Yes. The smell itself should be unbearable. But instead the aroma is Flowers. This cell feels like a field in spring. Yes, I can't speculate on the cause as a physician. But as a private Christian It's quite clear that God is at work.
What are your thoughts, Padre Pio? I think I'd like my gloves back on.
The wound on your side. May I examine it? By all means. The wound is cruciform, shaped like a cross. Does it always bleed like this Patripeo?
Always.
How does the doctor describe Padre Pio’s mysterious wounds and stigmata?
I keep handkerchiefs to dab it. Otherwise I'd make a mess everywhere I went. How should we proceed with care for Padre Pio, doctor?
It's uncharted territory. since the first time I examined him, by all medical standards, he should be dead. The high fevers lasting years, and now an open bleeding wound that's lasted weeks. He should have bled out.
It's a running joke at this point that I should be dead, isn't it? If I do die. It'll be of heartbreak for them outside.
I'm sorry, Padre Pio.
It's Padre Paulino. May I come in? Please, of course. Oh, hello, Dottore Romanelli. I didn't realize you were here.
I can come back.
No,
please, I am quite finished. I have been quite useless here. I'll be off.
God bless you, doctor. You've been no such thing. Thank you for continuing to look after me.
Thank you, Padre. I'll come see you soon. Call whenever you need.
It's quite the tumult outside. What can we do? The communique from the Vatican's holy office was clear. Padre Pio is barred from public ministry. They know about this stigmata. It's gotten out somehow. They are calling you a saint, Padre. And a charlatan and a fraud. Don't forget that. I suppose it's good for my soul. I've been praying for you, Padre Pio, and I had an idea. That's why I came down from San Giovanni Rotondo. What idea? Padre Pio looks quite unwell. I don't think the summer agrees with him here in Voggia. It's too hot. He's drenched in sweat. It's the fever that never leaves him. Why don't you come up and stay with me at Santa Maria della Grazia in San Giovanni Rotondo? It's cooler up in the mountains.
I'll go where I am sent. I am not trying to steal away your saint, Padre Agostino. Not at all. I think you're on to something.
What decree did the Holy Office issue and how does it affect Padre Pio’s correspondence?
It's very isolated. The place we send cappuccin troublemakers after all. It might even appease the Holy Office. Are you all packed, Padre Pio? Yes. I don't have much. Padragostino, will you forward my letters? Yes, of course, my son. I'll miss you. Pray for me. And I will come visit soon. We'll take a bus to the foothills of the Gargano Mountains. From there it'll be on foot or on mules. Lead the way. Padre tío, Padre. Where are you going? Where are they sending you?
Please hand foggia, padre Pio. Don't go!
Not far now. If you look over to the east, you'll see La Valle dell'Inferno. The Valley of Hell. It gets oppressively hot in the summers and terribly cold in the winters. I shall feel right at home. We're still a few hours from the monastery. It's further up. It is truly stunning that view. Oh.
Here we are. Just ahead. La Santa Maria della Grazia. Home. Who is that man outside? That is our Lazarus. His name is Pietro. He is crippled from birth. He can't walk. We give him food. Buongiorno Pietro. Buongiorno, padre.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
Why was Padre Pio ordered to stop public ministry in 1916?
0:01–2:14
2
How does the doctor describe Padre Pio’s mysterious wounds and stigmata?
2:14–4:22
3
What decree did the Holy Office issue and how does it affect Padre Pio’s correspondence?
4:22–6:47
4
Why do the monks decide to move Padre Pio to the mountains of San Giovanni Rotondo?
6:47–9:38
5
Who is Pietro, the crippled man at Santa Maria della Grazia, and what miracle occurs?
9:38–12:00
6
What role do the letters from Emanuele Brunato and other journalists play in the story?
12:00–13:42