Padre Pio of Pietrelcina is known throughout the world as the friar of the stigmata who was able to read consciences and to obtain, in the obscurity of his confessional, countless prodigies of conversion and healing. Every year, millions of persons go on pilgrimage to his tomb and the memory of his sanctity continues to produce marvelous gifts of grace. The signs of the passion of Jesus impressed on his flesh and the impressive series of healings obtained through his prayers eloquently point to our human limitations and the power of God working through instruments of his choice. The beatification of Padre Pio on May 2, 1999 drew record-breaking crowds to Rome and the intercession of this holy friar continues to be invoked by the faithful from every land. This is the story of his life, illustrated with color photos from one of his innumerable Masses. May it inspire many to a life of greater faith.