Padre Pio's Gift of Perfume

As a continuation of what I told you last week that my dear friend Dorothy Gaudiose wrote about St. Padre Pio, here is what she said about his gift of perfume. (She worked for him in Italy for three years, wrote two books about him published by Alba House, and was a dear friend of mine.)

"There emanated from Padre Pio, from his stigmatized hands or even his clothes or objects touched by him," said Dorothy, "a sweet perfume that reminded you of a combination of roses, violets, and lilies; other times of an odor of carbolic acid or a disinfectant. It occurred when someone was near or even at a great distance or when you had been thinking of Padre Pio or speaking of him. It indicated his presence or was a sign of some grace bestowed by God through his intercession."

Since St. Padre Pio can still receive your prayers and intercede for you with Jesus, why don't you take your concerns to him and ask him to do what he can for you? Don't be surprised if you receive the consolation of a sweet odor that seems to have no origin. In the meantime, dear friend, "Pray, hope, and don't worry," as St. Padre Pio always said.

Next week I'll tell you about his gifts of conversion and bilocation.