Padre Pio Prayer Group - Pateros

The Prayer Group is a response, to the spiritual needs of our times, as perceived by Padre Pio of Pietrelcina. The purpose is to promote the spreading of the teaching of Christ, who repeatedly insisted on the necessity of Prayer. This is a response in obedience to repeated invitations to prayer issued by the Supreme Pontiffs and the Hierarchy, in accordance with the tradition so admirably expressed by the Ecumenical Councils, especially by the Second Vatican Council. The Group propose to follow the general principles of the Franciscan spirituality of Padre Pio – which includes:

A. Total and unconditional adherence to the teaching of the Catholic Church, guided by the Pope and the Bishops.

B. Prayer with the Church, through the Church and in the Church. By this is meant an active participation in the liturgical and sacramental life of the Church as an essential means of intimate union with God.

C. A willingness to share in the sufferings of Christ, as an effective means of reparation, according to the teaching of Saint Paul.

D. Generosity and self-sacrifice in undertaking works of charity, especially for the suffering and needy, as a practical demonstration of the members’ love of God.

Rules:

1. The Group will only accept aspirants residing within or nearby the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pasig (especially those residing in Pateros and Taguig). No membership fees.

2. Members must attend the monthly (online) prayer meeting every 23rd of the month to be eligible for the home visit of the Habit Relic of Padre Pio.

3. Pray for the Church, the Pope, the Bishops, Ecclesiastical and Religious Vocations, the sanctification of the Clergy, zeal in living the Christian life, the conversion of sinners and of atheists, the sick, especially the incurable, the old, and other intentions which include the needs of the Church and society at any particular time.

4. Members may post their intentions and thanksgiving to be included in the monthly intentions of the Group.

Interested individuals may fill out this Google Form.