Tonight’s candlelight procession at the Shrine of Padre Pio reminds us of our Lady’s Queenship, dignity, willingness to sacrifice for our Lord and us, and her great desire to carry our petitions to her Son. Celebrating Mary draws us ever closer to Jesus and to the Father.

Advocate and loving mother,/Mediatrix of all grace;/Heaven’s blessings she dispenses/On our sinful human race./All our graces flow through Mary;/All then join her praise to sing:/Fairest work of all creation,/Mother of creation’s King. (Hymn, Morning Prayer, Saturday, June 27, 2026)