March 31, 2025

Christian Hope Reflection Session

Christian Hope Reflection Session

Date/Time
Date(s) - Mar 31, 2025
11:30 am - 1:15 pm


In this Jubilee Year, let us take time to reflect on the theological virtue of hope. Using the Catechism of the Catholic Church and the second encyclical of Pope Benedict XVI, we will consider how we can advance in this virtue and practice it in our everyday lives. The format of the reflection session includes recitation of the Rosary, fellowship, complimentary coffee and pastries, and discussion. There is no cost to attend, but registration is suggested by contacting: angela@padrepio.org. Participants are encouraged to prepare for this session by reading #1812 to #1829 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church and Pope Benedict’s encyclical letter, “Spe Salvi” (“Saved in Hope”).

Monday, March 31, 2025
Rosary with Veneration of the Relic Glove of Padre Pio – 11:30 AM
Reflection Session – 12:00 PM to 1:15 PM

PADRE PIO FEAST DAY FESTIVITIES:

We are very excited to welcome you to our Padre Pio Feast Day festivities on Wednesday, September 23!

On Wednesday, September 23, we are open from 9 AM to 4:30 PM. We will have indoor Mass at 10:30 AM offered by Bishop Efren Esmilla, Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia, and simultaneous outdoor Mass offered by Fr. Mathew George, the Centre’s chaplain. At the conclusion of the 10:30 AM indoor Mass, we will have our festive St. Pio procession (weather permitting!) through the grounds of the Centre, before offering another Mass at 1:30 PM in the Spirituality Centre.

Throughout the day, we will have food available for purchase, Italian festival music, and relic veneration in Our Lady of Grace chapel all hours we are open both days.

Beginning on the afternoon of Thursday, September 17, we will be unable to accept orders or prayer intentions over the phone. To submit your intentions or place an order, visit our website, www.padrepio.org. If you do not have access to the internet and need to speak to a person, we will resume answering phones as normal on Monday, September 28. We appreciate your anticipated understanding and patience. God bless you!

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