Padre Pio Healing Prayer Kilgarlin Laminated Prayer Card
- Description
My grandmother Esther always said it plainly: "Padre Pio is the saint for healing." MawMaw Esther was a woman of deep faith, and she knew what she was talking about.
Generations of faithful Catholics have turned to Padre Pio in their darkest hours — in hospital rooms, in waiting rooms, in the middle of the night when fear is loudest — and found that he answers.
I named my daughter Sophia Esther Kilgarlin after MawMaw Esther. And I carry her wisdom with me in everything I do at ShopCatholic — including this card.
This beautifully laminated Padre Pio Healing Prayer card carries one of the most powerful intercessory prayers in modern Catholic devotion — a prayer to the saint who bore the wounds of Christ for fifty years and whose friendship with God has healed countless souls.
Card Details
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Laminated cardstock with gold colour accents
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2.5" × 4.5" — fits perfectly in a wallet, Bible, or pocket
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Classic Padre Pio art image on the front
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Full healing prayer text on the back
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Available in packs of 3, 10, 25, 50, and 100
Prayer
Padre Pio Healing Prayer
Beloved Padre Pio, Saint of Pietrelcina,
today I come to add my prayer
to the thousands of prayers offered to you every day
by those who love and venerate you.
They ask for cures and healings,
earthly and spiritual blessings,
and for peace for body and mind.
Because of your friendship with the Lord,
He heals those you ask to be healed,
and forgives those you forgive.
Ask Jesus to heal me,
to forgive me,
and to give me the peace
that only He can give.
Amen.
Patronage
Patron Saint Of
- The sick and those seeking healing — his most beloved patronage, confirmed by countless miraculous healings
- Civil defense volunteers
- Stress relief and those suffering from anxiety
- Adolescents
- January blues — he is invoked for those suffering from depression and despair
- Pietrelcina and San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy — the towns of his birth and ministry
Feast Day: September 23rd
Life of Padre Pio
The Story of Padre Pio — The Saint Who Bore the Wounds of Christ
Francesco Forgione was born in 1887 in Pietrelcina, a small village in southern Italy. He entered the Capuchin Franciscan order at 15, was ordained a priest in 1910, and in 1918 received the stigmata — the five wounds of Christ — which he bore visibly for the next fifty years, until the day he died. He was the first stigmatized priest in Church history.
For those fifty years, Padre Pio heard confessions for up to sixteen hours a day. People came from around the world to confess to him — sometimes waiting weeks for their turn. He was known to read souls, to know sins that penitents had never spoken aloud, and to refuse absolution to those who were not truly repentant — only to have them return, broken and ready, days later.
The healings attributed to his intercession are staggering in number and documentation. He founded the Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza — the Home for the Relief of Suffering — a hospital in San Giovanni Rotondo that today is one of the largest and most advanced medical centers in Italy.
He died on September 23, 1968. He was canonized by Pope John Paul II in 2002. His body rests in the crypt of the Sanctuary of Santa Maria delle Grazie in San Giovanni Rotondo, where over 8 million pilgrims visit each year — making it one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in the world.
Helpful Information
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Padre Pio the patron saint of?
Padre Pio is a beloved Catholic saint whom many people turn to during illness and suffering. In particular, Catholics seek his intercession for healing, strength, and spiritual comfort.
For example, people may seek Padre Pio’s intercession for:
- Physical illness and healing
- Emotional struggles
- Stress and difficult times
- Adolescents and young people
- Civil defense volunteers
- Spiritual strength
- Family members who are sick
In addition, Padre Pio has a strong connection to Pietrelcina and San Giovanni Rotondo in Italy. Today, Catholics around the world continue to seek his intercession.
Moreover, the Catholic Church celebrates his feast day on September 23. Therefore, his feast offers a special opportunity for prayer and devotion.
Ultimately, Padre Pio’s life encourages Catholics to approach suffering with prayer, faith, and trust in God.
What were the stigmata, and how long did Padre Pio bear them?
The stigmata refers to wounds corresponding to the wounds of Christ. In particular, these wounds traditionally relate to Christ’s hands, feet, and side.
According to Catholic accounts, Padre Pio experienced the stigmata beginning in September 1918. Afterward, the visible wounds remained associated with him for about 50 years.
During this time, several physicians examined Padre Pio. However, accounts and interpretations of the wounds have varied.
Over the years, the stigmata became closely associated with Padre Pio’s life and ministry. As a result, many Catholics connected his experience with Christ’s Passion.
Finally, the visible wounds disappeared around the time of his death in September 1968. Therefore, the stigmata remains one of the most widely discussed aspects of Padre Pio’s life.
Are there churches and shrines dedicated to Padre Pio?
- Sanctuary of Santa Maria delle Grazie, San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy — where Padre Pio lived, ministered, and is buried. Over 8 million pilgrims visit each year. His incorrupt body is displayed in the crypt.
- Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza (Home for the Relief of Suffering), San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy — the hospital Padre Pio founded, now one of the largest medical centers in Italy.
- National Shrine of Padre Pio, Barto, Pennsylvania, USA — the only national shrine to Padre Pio in the United States, home to a first-class relic of his glove.
- St. Pio of Pietrelcina Parish, various USA locations — parishes across the country named in his honor, including communities in New Jersey, Texas, and California.
- Our Lady of Grace Friary, San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy — the Capuchin friary where Padre Pio spent most of his priestly life.
Padre Pio's reach extends to every continent. Wherever there is suffering, his name is invoked.
Can I order these in bulk for my hospital ministry, parish, or prayer group?
Absolutely! For standard orders, you can purchase up to 100 prayer cards.
For larger needs, custom printing starts at 1,000 cards. In addition, you can order quantities based on the needs of your organization.
For example, bulk prayer cards work well for:
- Hospital and healthcare ministries
- Churches and parishes
- Prayer groups
- Catholic retreats
- Pastoral care programs
- Parish outreach
- Catholic schools and ministries
Moreover, hospital ministries can share Padre Pio prayer cards with patients and families. Similarly, parishes can distribute them during prayer services or healing ministries.
Therefore, bulk ordering makes it easier to share prayer cards with larger groups. Finally, contact us to discuss quantities, custom printing, and turnaround times.
A Personal Note from Shawn
A Mission Behind Every Card
I'm Shawn Kilgarlin — wife, mother of four, mental health clinician, and Life Coach.
My grandmother Esther — MawMaw Esther — always said that Padre Pio was the saint for healing. She was right. I named my daughter Sophia Esther Kilgarlin after her, carrying her faith and her wisdom into the next generation.
Every ShopCatholic card is part of my mission of giving, funding Christmas gifts for those in need through Holy Angels and serving those in addiction recovery.
When you purchase this card, you're part of that mission. Thank you. 🙏
