Padre Pio's Secret to Holiness

Summary

Father Mike Schmitz discusses the lives of saints like Padre Pio and St. John Vianney, emphasizing that their holiness stemmed not from miraculous events but from humility and obedience. He encourages viewers to embrace these virtues, as they are accessible to everyone and key to living a saintly life by doing God's will in every moment.

Takeaways

• 🌟 Padre Pio and St. John Vianney are celebrated for their remarkable lives.
• 😇 Padre Pio is known for miraculous events, including bilocation and healing prayers.
• 🙏 Padre Pio's life was also marked by mystical experiences and stigmata.
• 🤔 Some may feel that such miracles are unattainable and not applicable to their own lives.
• 👍 Padre Pio's greatness was not due to the miracles but his obedience and humility.
• 🙏 Padre Pio demonstrated humility and obedience even when asked to stop public Mass and preaching.
• 🌱 Humility is about acknowledging one's gifts and weaknesses truthfully, recognizing their source.
• 🔑 Obedience means recognizing and serving those who have authority over us.
• 💡 All individuals can practice humility and obedience, regardless of their life circumstances.
• 👼 Living a holy life, or being a saint, is about doing God's will at every moment.

Q & A

Who is Father Mike Schmitz?

Father Mike Schmitz is a Catholic priest and the speaker in the provided transcript.

What is Ascension Presents?

Ascension Presents appears to be the production company or platform responsible for the video featuring Father Mike Schmitz.

What saints are mentioned in the transcript?

The saints mentioned in the transcript include St. Thérèse, Padre Pio, Saint John Vianney, and angels.

What is significant about Padre Pio's life?

Padre Pio's life was marked by miraculous events, bilocation, healings, and mystical experiences with Jesus Christ, including the stigmata.

What is the current name used for Padre Pio?

Padre Pio is now referred to as St. Pius of Pietrelcina.

How did Padre Pio demonstrate his humility and obedience?

Padre Pio demonstrated humility and obedience by following his superiors' instructions to stop saying Mass in public or preaching, despite the miraculous events happening to him.

What is the main message Father Mike Schmitz conveys about sainthood?

Father Mike Schmitz emphasizes that sainthood is not about performing miracles but about living a life of obedience and humility, doing the will of God at every moment.

What does Father Mike Schmitz suggest is the secret to Padre Pio's holiness?

The secret to Padre Pio's holiness, according to Father Mike Schmitz, is his obedience and humility.

How can ordinary people practice humility?

Humility can be practiced by acknowledging one's gifts and weaknesses truthfully, recognizing that gifts come from God and weaknesses need to be handed over to God.

What is the role of obedience in becoming a saint according to the transcript?

Obedience is crucial in becoming a saint as it involves recognizing and serving those who have authority over us and following their guidance.

What does Father Mike Schmitz believe is possible for everyone to achieve?

According to Father Mike Schmitz, everyone can live like a saint by doing the will of God at every moment, regardless of their state in life.