These fragrant scents of coffee and the odor of sanctity are inspired by St. Padre Pio. He is the patron of stress relief, January blues, youth, civil defense volunteers, and Pietrelcina. Padre Pio's feast day is September 23.

Behind the Inspiration

The "odor of sanctity" is a well-documented phenomenon, experienced by believers and skeptics alike, that sometimes emanates from holy men and women. It is particularly connected with those bearing the stigmata, including Padre Pio. This special scent has notes of flowers, balsam, and tobacco leaves.

Coffee is connected with the more earthly side of Padre Pio's life. He spent hours in the afternoon responding to the correspondence he received from all over the world, and would often have a bowl of coffee to help him get through it all. And if you know coffee lore, you've probably heard that "cappuccino" derives its name from the Capuchin habit (some even say a Capuchin monk created the drink!).

St. Padre Pio, pray for us.

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