Padre Pio: Episode One
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What prompts young Francesco to leave Pietrelcina for the Capuchin monastery?
Pietrelcina, Italy, 1902. As a young man embarks on his journey to become a Capuchin monk, he encounters a series of unexpected trials that test his faith. Amidst the serene sounds of his hometown, whispers and warnings loom large. Will his steadfast spirit withstand the challenges ahead? This is the story of Pio of Pietrelcina.
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Francesco, is that you?
Ciao, mamma. Mmm, is that ragù alla napoletana I smell?
Francesco, what took you so long? I heard the church bells almost an hour ago.
Padre Salvatore needed help tidying up the chapel, and I stayed to pray.
You left early to pray before Mass and stayed late too? Must you spend half the day in prayer, amore mio?
Mmm, this is delicious. Grazie mille, mamma.
You'll be leaving in just a few days for the Capuchin Monastery in Morcone. Parmigiano.
Yes, please.
A letter came from your papa. He's coming back from America. See, after three long years, he sacrificed so much for us.
And so have you. Give me your hands, mamma. I will take all your worries to the monastery.
I don't know what to tell you, Padre. It's unlike him.
Do we know who wrote the letter? Good morning, Padre Salvatore. Don't mind me. I'll fetch the linens.
Francesco, join
us. Yes, Padre? Oh, Padre Agostino! Good morning, Francesco.
You know Padre Agostino of the Capuchins?
Of course. I met him when we went to Morcone. He accepted my postulancy to the Capuchins. About that. What brings you to Pietrelcina? I summoned him. About this. What's this letter, Padre Salvatore?
Read it.
Yes? Out loud, if you may, Francesco.
Why does Padre Salvatore investigate the mysterious accusation letter about Francesco?
Dear Padre, you should know that the boy Francesco Is not to be trusted. Not to be trusted. He has been visiting me for weeks. Brought me flowers. He even took me for a walk after sunset. I lied to my parents to go with him. Padre, I don't know who this person is. Please continue, Francesco. But he's not the sweet boy I thought he was. I saw him holding hands with another girl at the train station. A two-timing boy like him should not serve at mass. Let alone become a monk. Who is this girl, Francesco? I don't know, padre.
It's not signed. I wouldn't expect a lady to want her name known if she's admitting to lying to her parents to go on nighttime trysts with the altar boy. Padre, I don't know who wrote this. Why would someone write lies about you?
I don't know, padre. I only want to serve Jesus and be a capuchin. Padre Salvatore, do we
know the origin of the letter? It was left for me in the rectory.
We'll have to investigate, Padre Salvatore.
Yes. Until then, no serving at Mass. Yes, Padre.
My Jesus, what does this mean? Who's that? He's wearing a cassock. But I don't know that priest. Francesco. Excuse me. I'm just on my way home. You think your prayers change anything? What are you talking about? Give it up, Francesco.
You will
never be a Capuchin.
Pio, my son. My Jesus, is that you? Come, take my hand.
Your hands are pierced. It is you, my Lord.
What do you see, Pio? A beautiful meadow and a field.
Where are we, Lord?
And beyond the meadow. Can you see the field?
On the right, men and women in white. On the left, disfigured, wicked figures. Don't be afraid. Man, he's coming for
me.
How does Francesco react when the letter reveals alleged immoral behavior?
Lord, protect me. I'm right here with you, Dior. He's coming, Lord. He's coming toward me. You must fight him like the warrior that you are. I can't. He will kill me. He won't. Take heart, Pio. I will always remain by your side. Always.
Francesco, I've been looking all over for you. Why are you lying in the middle of the street? Get up.
Mama, I was fighting.
You're drenched in sweat. What
happened? I was on my way home, and then I saw Jesus. And I saw a dark man.
Come on, Daniele. You need to make this right. I'm scared, padre. What if he hates me? He won't. You'll see. Pio! What are you doing on the ground, in the middle of the street?
Padre Salvatore, is that you?
Hello, Mama Peppa. Francesco, what happened to you? I stumbled and
fell on my way home. That's all.
You look pretty roughed up. I'm all right. I'm glad I found you.
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Chapters
5 chapters
1
What prompts young Francesco to leave Pietrelcina for the Capuchin monastery?
0:00–2:43
2
Why does Padre Salvatore investigate the mysterious accusation letter about Francesco?
2:43–5:30
3
How does Francesco react when the letter reveals alleged immoral behavior?
5:30–7:29
4
What vision does Pio experience of the meadow and the battling forces of good and evil?
7:29–10:53
5
Why does Brother Pio begin to suffer from severe coughing and anemia?
10:53–10:57