Padre Pio: Episode Two
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Why does Brother Pio return to Pietrelcina despite his worsening health?
Italy, 1903. Brother Pio returns to Pietrelcina facing physical affliction and spiritual trials. His ill health is an obstacle to his vocation. With challenges at every turn, will his faith endure the trials that lie ahead?
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Brother Pio, how have you been? Much better, Padre Agostino. The moment I arrived back in Pietrelcina, I started to mend. Interesting. Thanks for visiting so often. Sorry my health has been such a bother. You are my spiritual son, Brother Pio. It is my duty to the Capuchin Order and to God. Thank you, Padre. You've been in my prayers. Dr. Romanelli said that you were on the verge of death. If the Lord wants to call me home, I'll be ready. I'll offer the Mass for you today, Pio. I just hope he'll wait until I turn 24, so I can be ordained a priest before I go. I have news about that. How so? I wrote the bishop of Benevento about your situation. Padre, the bishop must have better things to worry about than a poor monk.
He issued a dispensation from the age requirement for ordination. He will ordain you as soon as your health allows.
Padre, that's wonderful.
I thought you'd be happy.
Take this, all of you, and eat of it, for this is my body, which will be given up for you.
You'll minister in Pietralcina with Padre Salvatore, at least until you're better and can return to the monastery. Thank you, Padre Agostino. You make a fine priest. It's the gaunt look that does it, right? Just one thing.
How does Padre Agostino secure a dispensation for Pio’s early ordination?
What is it, Padre? Out of prudence. In case you are suffering from tuberculosis, the bishop asks that you refrain from hearing confessions. Oh. I understand, Padre.
Archduke Franz Ferdinand has been assassinated in Sarajevo. Italy has joined the Triple Entente. Conscripts will be drafted quickly to defend the Republic.
I have been drafted as a soldier. I have to be in Naples in a week.
Francesco Forgione.
Yes, sir.
Your medical report is abysmal, soldier. Says you're anemic and severely underweight.
Perhaps the change of scenery might help, Captain.
The datore wrote a note here. I'm surprised this man is even alive. Unfit for service.
I'll serve however I can, Captain.
I'm not discharging you just yet. I'm giving you a leave of absence. Go back to Petrocina and come back after six months. You got something to do out there?
Yes, Captain. I'm a Catholic priest.
Well, I'll be blessed. A padre in the barracks. What are they feeding you out there in Petrocina? Nothing? Not much, Captain. But I was hoping for an authentic ragù alla napoletana here in Napoli. You do that before you head home. And come back healthier next time I see you, all right?
Scusa, is this seat taken? No, sit if you like. Grazie, signore.
Are you going far? Not too far. Just to Benevento. From there, home to Pietrelcina. And yourself?
I'm off to Zurich. Long road ahead of me. Switzerland? Switzerland?
What impact does Italy’s entry into World War I have on Padre Pio’s life?
What business takes you there during such troubled times? I represent some investors here in Italy and there are some business opportunities they've commissioned me to go explore. Opportunities? During a war? Well, yes. Money has a way of making its way to neutral territory during conflicts. An interesting observation. Are you a banker? A journalist by trade, actually. I just happen to know the right people for this opportunity. I wish you well. What's your name, son? Emanuele Brunato. Yours? Padre Pio. Padre.
You're a priest. That's right. Oh. This work in Switzerland, will it be of service to God? I... I believe so. Good. Keep your hands clean, Emanuele, as you chase those opportunities.
Padre Pio, you're back. I thought you'd be fighting the war by now. They gave me six months off. Hell's not up to it. Wonderful. You can celebrate Mass today, then. Happy to. Any
words from the bishop in
Benevento? About the permission to hear confessions?
Yes,
that. The Archdiocese sent a note. They're still worried you might be contagious.
With the war, people need confessions more than ever. You'll be overwhelmed, Padre Salvatore.
If it were up to me, you'd be in confession all day, Padre Pio.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
Why does Brother Pio return to Pietrelcina despite his worsening health?
0:02–2:30
2
How does Padre Agostino secure a dispensation for Pio’s early ordination?
2:30–4:46
3
What impact does Italy’s entry into World War I have on Padre Pio’s life?
4:46–7:32
4
Why does the mysterious businessman Emanuele Brunato travel to Switzerland during the war?
7:32–8:34
5
What does the bishop’s restriction on hearing confessions mean for Pio’s ministry?
8:34–10:20
6
How do the visible stigmata appear on Padre Pio and what is their significance?
10:20–11:56
7
How does Padre Pio cope with the physical pain and spiritual burden of the war?
11:56–12:53
8
What resolution do Padre Pio and his superiors reach about his future vocation?
12:53–12:56