The hymn suggestions are either directly about him, or based on his writing or the themes from his life and ministry.
Usually these lists are in two parts: free-use materials that can be freely used with no concerns about copyright (because they are in the public domain), and hymns that may still be copyright depending on the laws in your country.
If you know of any please suitable English-language hymns, please leave a message in the Comments box near the bottom of the page. This could include recent hymns to or about Padre Pio which have been released into the public domain, or older ones that strongly reflect his life and spirituality.
About St Padre Pio
Francesco Forgione was born in Pietrelcina in the province of Benevento, Italy in 1887.He was sure that he was called to religious life from an early age and experienced visions when as a boy. After joining the Capuchin order at 15/16, when he was given the name Pio, he continued to have mystic and ecstatic experiences, wrestling at night with the devil.
He was ordained as a priest in 1910, drafted during World War 1 and discharged in 1917 after getting tuberculosis. In 1918, he had a vision of Jesus, and when it ended, he had stigmata, i.e. wounds in his hands, feet and side matching Christ’s. His life was devoted to the Eucharist and prayer. Despite rarely leaving the monastery, he became known as a gifted spiritual adviser, confessor and intercessor
In 1924,and 1931, the authenticity of the stigmata was questioned, and for years he was not allowed to say Mass publicly or to hear confessions. At around this time, Padre Pio began to say a long post-Communion prayer, Resta Con Me Signor (Stay with me Lord) every day. It's not clear if he wrote this himself, but it became strongly associated with him, and has inspired a number of musical settings. The prayer has been described as "[a] deep expression of the fear and loneliness of one searching for reassurance and strength in the face of death."
Padre Pio had a particular interest in people who were sick and suffering: A number of reported cures are attributed to his intercession. Starting in the 1940s he was instrumental in setting up a large hospital, the House for the Relief of Suffering, Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza, near the friary where he lived.
Humility was a particular characteristic of Padre Pio: he never sought a higher position in the church, and reportedly disliked the idea of becoming a bishop that he pretended to be mad to avoid it. He had a very strong focus on prayer, and the mantra ‘Pray, hope and don’t worry!’ is an often-quoted maxim which reflects his disposition.
He died in September 1968, aged 81.
Despite official skepticism, there was a strong popular devotion to him, among and beyond Italy: he is well-known in many English-speaking countries. This grew even after his death, and his tomb at San Giovanni Rotondo, is a very popular Christian shrine.
Padre Pio predicted that his work would properly begin only after his death, and a very large number of miraculous healings have been attributed to him: his relics, his clothing and even just invoking his name.
He was beatified in 1999 and canonized as Saint Pio of Pietrelcina by Pope John Paul II in 2002.
Free-use hymns
None located so far.
Hymns which may still be copyright
A Prayer of Love (Say with me Lord) - Petrikovic / Ledger - video
Padre Pio Pray for us - video
Pray for me Padre Pio - Conti (video)
Pray, Hope and Don't Worry - Ansula
St. Pio Pasig Devotees Hymn (In my heart you live) - video
Stay with Me Lord - Bautista
Stay with me Lord (Song of Padre Pio) - Chifley - video (guitar led)
The Song of Saint Pio - Luciano Lamonarca (video) - adapted from a song in Italian
Choral works in English based on the Resta Con Me Signor include:
- Stay With Me by Roxanna Panufnik - a complex piece for for double choir and organ,
- Padre Pio’s Prayer by James MacMillan, a setting for four-part choir with organ
- Padre Pio Prayer by Will Todd for piano and choir - a four part setting, with substantial sections in unison or two simple parts.
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