“Send Me Your Guardian Angel” is not just an inspiring testament to St Padre Pio’s holiness. It does remind us of his stigmata, ecstasy and conversations with Jesus and Mary. It also reminds us of how revered he was during his lifetime. I’m still picturing the little italian ladies chasing Padre Pio with scissors, eager to snatch pieces of his clothes for relics!
The book also enlivens our understanding of the active role that Guardian Angels can play in our lives. Perhaps you say the Guardian Angel prayer with your kids too. Well, this book adds life to that prayer and intensifies their role in our lives dramatically!
The friendly and simple presentation of Padre Pio’s Guardian Angel’s presence in his life is profound, refreshing and inspiring. It challenges us to better acquaint ourselves with our own Guardian Angel and to take advantage of the help that they are delighted to offer us.
Padre Pio’s Guardian Angel was a companion to him from the time he was a small boy.
Padre Pio’s Guardian Angel was a friend; one who teased and was teased by Padre Pio but also provided counsel when needed.
Padre Pio’s Guardian Angel was a consoler, sometimes travelling great distances to help troubled souls at their request or Padre Pio’s.
Padre Pio’s Guardian Angel was a messenger, delivering messages to his “spiritual children” who received guidance and direction from Padre Pio.
Padre Pio’s Guardian Angel was a translator of letters and confessions (and absolution), when language would otherwise be a barrier.
Padre Pio’s Guardian Angel was a reliable alarm clock, awakening Padre Pio’s helper from deep sleep when Padre Pio was in need of assistance.
Padre Pio led others to become acquainted with their own Guardian Angels, enlisting their help as messengers. Sometimes Padre Pio experienced a continuous procession of these Guardian Angels as they came to him, requesting special help from Padre Pio on behalf of his “spiritual children”. This was in answer to Padre Pio’s repeated request: “Send me your Guardian Angel”.
Padre Pio’s Guardian Angel was hardworking: he was often en route, ministering to Padre Pio’s spiritual children on his behalf, in response to their plea to Padre Pio:
“Send me your Guardian Angel”
Very human and humourous stories are told in this enlightening book. You might just find yourself quoting some of the stories to others!
The simple style of storytelling, combined with the well-known holiness of this awesome saint might just convince you to get better acquainted with your own Guardian Angel.
You may even begin to enlist your angel’s help to assist you and your loved ones in everyday life.
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Hmm, I think maybe I haven’t been giving my own guardian angel enough credit lately!
As you know Monica, I enjoyed this book too. If you buy and read it, bless others by lending it to them…but make sure you put your name on it…you may never get it back!
Thank you Monica! I’m going to get one of these books! God Bless!
thanks for this book review Monica. I read a bio on Padre Pio and just love him. I’ll check out this book.