If you are interested in becoming a spiritual child of Saint Padre Pio and would like to join a Padre Pio Prayer Group - either in a spiritual manner or in person - we have initiated this page wherein you can choose either to pray along with us as a spiritual member of one of our six prayers groups or join us in person at one of the meeting sites. You can choose which group best suits your particular situation. Once you have decided to join a group - and if you are unable to attend the meetings - please send us your contact information using the contact form at the bottom of the home page in order for us to register you as a member of that prayer group and also as a spiritual child of Padre Pio. If you live in the Boston area and would like to attend our Prayer Group meetings below are the times and places when the meetings are held.

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A Powerful Prayer to be Said Before Praying

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“Almighty Father, I place the Precious Blood of Jesus before my lips before I pray, that my prayers may be purified before they ascend to Your divine altar.” – St. Mary Magdalen de Pazzi

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Prayer: “Lord Jesus, let me know myself and know Thee, and desire nothing save only Thee.”

Lord Jesus, let me know myself and know Thee,

And desire nothing save only Thee.

Let me hate myself and love Thee.

Let me do everything for the sake of Thee.

Let me humble myself and exalt Thee.

Let me think of nothing except Thee.

Let me die to myself and live in Thee.

Let me accept whatever happens as from Thee.

Let me banish self and follow Thee,

And ever desire to follow Thee.

Let me fly from myself and take refuge in Thee,

That I may deserve to be defended by Thee.

Let me fear for myself, let me fear Thee,

And let me be among those who are chosen by Thee.

Let me distrust myself and put my trust in Thee.

Let me be willing to obey for the sake of Thee.

Let me cling to nothing save only to Thee,

And let me be poor because of Thee.

Look upon me, that I may love Thee.

Call me that I may see Thee,

And for ever enjoy Thee. Amen. - St. Augustine of Hippo

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Act of Consecration to St. Joseph

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By St. Bernadine of Siena

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O my beloved St. Joseph, adopt me as thy child. Take charge of my salvation; watch over me day and night; preserve me from the occasions of sin; obtain for me purity of body. Through thy intercession with Jesus, grant me a spirit of sacrifice, humility, self-denial, burning love for Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament and a sweet and tender love for Mary, my mother. St. Joseph, be with me living, be with me dying and obtain for me a favorable judgment from Jesus, my merciful Savior. Amen.

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Prayer For Persecuted Christians

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O God of all the nations, the One God who is and was and always will be, in your providence you willed that your Church be united to the suffering of your Son. Look with mercy on your servants who are persecuted for their faith in you. Grant them perseverance and courage to be worthy imitators of Christ. Bring your wisdom upon leaders of nations to work for peace among all peoples. May your Spirit open conversion for those who contradict your will, that we may live in harmony. Give us the grace to be united in truth and freedom, and to always seek your will in our lives.

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Through Christ our Lord. Amen. Our Lady, Queen of Peace, pray for us.

Prayer composed by Archbishop William E. Lori, Supreme Chaplain of The Knights of Columbus

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Prayer To Saint Padre Pio To Become A Spiritual Child

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Dear Padre Pio: I recall your promise to Jesus, "Lord, I will stand at the gates of heaven until I see all my spiritual children have entered."

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Encouraged by your gracious promise, I ask you to accept me as a spiritual child and to intercede for my prayer requests... (Here state your intentions).

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Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.

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NOTE: WHEN PRAYING WITH A PARTICULAR GROUP - PLEASE ADJUST FOR YOUR TIME ZONE SO THAT WE CAN PRAY IN UNISON

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We are official Padre Pio Prayer Groups under the auspices and guidance of the Archdiocese of Boston - Cardinal Sean O'Malley

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The dates and times that the prayer groups meet are as follows -

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All are Eastern Standard Time

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1. First Tuesday of The Month from 7 - 9 PM EST (09/01/2020)

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ST. MONICA PARISH

212 LAWRENCE ST.

METHUEN, MA 01844

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Questions please call the parish 978-683-1193.

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2. First Wednesday of The Month from 7 - 9 PM EST (09/02/2020)

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ST. MARY OF THE ANNUNCIATION PARISH

8 MYRTLE ST.

MELROSE, MA 02176

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Questions please call the parish 781-665-0152

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3. First Saturday of The Month from 12:30 - 2 PM EST (09/05/2020)

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The Carmelite Chapel in the North Shore Mall

210 ANDOVER ST.,

PEABODY, MA 01960

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Questions please call the Gift Shop 978-531-8340

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4. Third Saturday of The Month from 12:30 - 2 PM EST (09/19/2020)

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THE CHAPEL OF OUR SAVIOR

475 WESTGATE DRIVE

BROCKTON, MA 02301

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Questions please call Brother Thomas at the Chapel Gift Shop: 508-583-8357 ext 4.

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5. Fourth Sunday of The Month from 1 - 3 PM EST (09/27/2020)

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MARY IMMACULATE OF LOURDES PARISH

270 ELLIOT ST.

NEWTON, MA 02464

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Questions please call the parish 617-244-0558

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6. Fourth Thursday of The Month from 7 - 9 PM EST *(Except in November and December when we meet on the third Thursday of the Month because of Thanksgiving and Christmas)

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St. Anthony of Padua Parish (Chapel) *(09/24/2020)

250 Revere St

Revere, MA 02151

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Questions please call the parish 781-289-1234

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Opening Prayers For Every Meeting - Click Here

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The following prayers are recited at Every Meeting:

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1. The Rosary based on the Meditations of Padre Pio:

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Click Here For Meditations

The Five Joyful Mysteries are traditionally prayed on Mondays, Saturdays, and, during the season of Advent, on Sundays:

1. The Annunciation

2. The Visitation

3. The Nativity

4. The Presentation in the Temple

5. The Finding in the Temple

The Five Sorrowful Mysteries are traditionally prayed on Tuesdays, Fridays, and, during the season of Lent, on Sundays:

1. The Agony in the Garden

2. The Scourging at the Pillar

3. The Crowning with Thorns

4. The Carrying of the Cross

5. The Crucifixion and Death of Jesus

The Five Glorious Mysteries are traditionally prayed on Wednesdays and, outside the seasons of Advent and Lent, on Sundays:

1. The Resurrection

2. The Ascension

3. The Descent of the Holy Spirit

4. The Assumption

5. The Coronation of Mary

The Five Luminous Mysteries are traditionally prayed on Thursdays:

1. The Baptism of Christ in the Jordan

2. The Wedding Feast at Cana

3. Jesus' Proclamation of the Coming of the Kingdom of God

4. The Transfiguration

5. The Institution of the Eucharist

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YouTube - Glorious Mysteries

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YouTube - Joyful Mysteries

YouTube - Sorrowful Mysteries

YouTube - Luminous Mysteries

Praying the Rosary - Familiarize yourself and/or your group with the prayers of the rosary.

The Apostles' Creed



I believe in God,

the Father almighty,

Creator of heaven and earth,

and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,

who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,

born of the Virgin Mary,

suffered under Pontius Pilate,

was crucified, died and was buried;

he descended into hell;

on the third day he rose again from the dead;

he ascended into heaven,

and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty;

from there he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit,

the holy catholic Church,

the communion of saints,

the forgiveness of sins,

the resurrection of the body,

and life everlasting.

Amen.

The Our Father



Our Father, who art in heaven,

hallowed be thy name;

thy kingdom come;

thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread;

and forgive us our trespasses

as we forgive those who trespass

against us;

and lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil.

Amen

The Hail Mary



Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you;

blessed are you among women,

and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God,

pray for us sinners

now and at the hour of our death.

Amen.

The Glory Be (The Doxology)



Glory be to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit;

as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,

world without end.

Amen.

The Hail Holy Queen (The Salve Regina)



Hail, holy Queen, mother of mercy,

our life, our sweetness, and our hope.

To you we cry, poor banished children of Eve;

to you we send up our sighs,

mourning and weeping in this valley of tears.

Turn, then, most gracious advocate,

your eyes of mercy toward us;

and after this, our exile,

show unto us the blessed fruit of your womb, Jesus.

O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.

Reciting The Rosary - You May Also Follow With YouTube Presentation Above:

Make the Sign of the Cross.



Holding the Crucifix, say the Apostles' Creed.



On the first bead, say an Our Father.



Say one Hail Mary on each of the next three beads.



Say the Glory Be



For each of the five decades, announce the Mystery (perhaps followed by a brief reading from Scripture) then say the Our Father.



While fingering each of the ten beads of the decade, next say ten Hail Mary's while meditating on the Mystery. Then say a Glory Be.



(After finishing each decade, some say the following prayer requested by the Blessed Virgin Mary at Fatima: O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell; lead all souls to Heaven, especially those who have most need of your mercy.)



After saying the five decades, say the Hail, Holy Queen, followed by this dialogue and prayer:

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V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.

R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.



Let us pray: O God, whose Only Begotten Son, by his life, Death, and Resurrection, has purchased for us the rewards of eternal life, grant, we beseech thee, that while meditating on these mysteries of the most holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may imitate what they contain and obtain what they promise, through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

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2. Chaplet of Divine Mercy

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Click Here For The Chaplet

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Divine Mercy Entrustment Prayer

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3. Prayer Before The Crucifix

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Look down upon me, good and gentle Jesus,

while before Thy face I humbly kneel and,

with burning soul,

pray and beseech Thee

to fix deep in my heart lively sentiments

of faith, hope and charity;

true contrition for my sins,

and a firm purpose of amendment.



While I contemplate,

with great love and tender pity,

Thy five most precious wounds,

pondering over them within me

and calling to mind the words which David,

Thy prophet, said of Thee, my Jesus:

They have pierced My hands and My feet,

they have numbered all My bones." Amen.

Then - The following may be recited - (Prayers for the Holy Father) -

Our Father:

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done

on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses

as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

Hail Mary:

Hail Mary, Full of Grace, The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now, and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Glory Be to the Father (Doxology)



Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning,

is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

First Saturday Prayers: For those who observe the First Saturday of the month in honor of the Blessed Mother - the following prayers may be recited:

1. First Saturday Devotional Prayers

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2. First Friday Devotional Prayers

Monthly Lessons:

Each month we discuss various topics of interest with the members of the prayer groups. For

September

Below are the stories selected for the month:

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1. On The Seven Sorrows of Mary

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2. The Stigmata of St. Francis of Assisi

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3. Litany of The Exaltation of The Cross

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4. The Holy Cross is Christ's Glory and Exaltation

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5. Litany of Our Lady of The Seven Sorrows

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6. Feast of The Exaltation of The Cross and Novena

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7. Litany of St. Padre Pio

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8. Novena to St. Padre Pio

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9. Significance of the Stigmata of St. Francis of Assisi and St. Padre Pio

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10. Video About Padre Pio

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