[Antoninus]

Padre Pio died right on the cusp of the "Renewal" movement which has subsequently swept the Church. One wonders what a man who so reverently loved the mass would have made of the "new" mass, particularly as it exists in the US.

I think we should pray to St. Pio for a TRUE renewal in the American Church. Hopefully, the scent of roses will be hanging over the bishops in Dallas...

[Domestic Church]

"Padre Pio died right on the cusp of the "Renewal" movement which has subsequently swept the Church. One wonders what a man who so reverently loved the mass would have made of the "new" mass, particularly as it exists in the US."

I read years ago that he requested a Papal permission and was granted permission to say the Mass as he always had said it when the changes were started.

Thank you for posting this article. There is a Padre Pio Shrine in Barto, PA, if any are traveling near there this summer.