Thoughts from Mrs. Ambrosio – Padre Pio and Prayer

“Pray, pray to the Lord with me, because the whole world needs prayer. And every day, when your heart especially feels the loneliness of life, pray. Pray to the Lord, because even God needs our prayers.” – 

St. Pio of Pietrelcina

Dear Parents,

This week the church celebrated the Feast Day of St. Pio of Pietreclina, often referred to as Padre Pio.  As I took some time to learn more about St. Pio, I came across the above quote, and it struck me. So often people think of reciting prayers as praying, but reciting prayers is only one way of praying.  I feel closest to God when I pray what is in my heart and engage in a conversation with Him.  When we take the time to open our hearts and to pour forth our innermost thoughts, hopes and fears, that is when we build a relationship with God. Being in any relationship also means listening.  Sometimes listening is the hardest part of being in a relationship, but taking the time to listen as we pray, to discern what God is telling us, can be a crucial part of growing closer to Him. Our hope at Saint Mary School is that our students develop a strong relationship with God and that not only do they recite their prayers, but they engage in prayer with God and that prayer is a part of their daily lives in school and out of school. St. Pio of Pietreclina, pray for us!

God Bless,

Rachel