Winner of a 2025 Excellence in Publishing Award from the Association of Catholic Publishers: Spirituality (Third Place [tie]).
Let the Holy Spirit lead you to the Living Water that renews and strengthens faith.
When asked about his spiritual gifts of healing, bilocation, prophecy, and the stigmata, Padre Pio once replied, “You know, they are a mystery to me, too.” In that humility lies a key truth: the Holy Spirit works mysteriously in every Christian’s life, bestowing gifts we may not fully understand but can embrace as we walk the path of holiness.
In Welcoming the Holy Spirit with Padre Pio, Susan De Bartoli draws from the wisdom and experiences of this beloved saint to show how we can recognize, nurture, and use our own spiritual gifts to love others and deepen our relationship with God.
Building on her bestselling Advent devotional Welcoming the Christ Child with Padre Pio, De Bartoli explores Padre Pio’s relationship with the Holy Spirit—the source of all grace and spiritual vitality. Through the saint’s example, readers are invited to open their hearts to the Spirit’s guidance and discover the supernatural possibilities of a life surrendered to divine love.
Each chapter includes quotations from Padre Pio, short stories about his life, prayers, and reflection questions such as:
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What are my spiritual gifts, and how have I seen them at work?
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Am I consistently drawing from the well of faith?
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How is God calling me to use my gifts for the Church?
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Am I willing to surrender even good things to glorify the Lord?
Accessible, prayerful, and deeply encouraging, Welcoming the Holy Spirit with Padre Pio is an ideal companion for those drawn to his spirituality or anyone seeking a more intimate relationship with the Holy Spirit.
About the Author
Susan De Bartoli is the author of Welcoming the Christ Child with Padre Pio and serves as secretary of the Board of Directors of the Padre Pio Foundation of America. A pilgrimage tour operator and owner of Little Flower Pilgrimages, she assists with the Cause for Canonization of Mary Pyle, Padre Pio’s longtime assistant.
De Bartoli has appeared on numerous Catholic media outlets, including Let’s Be Frank and Catholic Faith Network Live. She is a lady commander of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem and lives in the New York area.
