Friends, a few years ago, I was giving a talk to deacons about prayer, and I met Shia LaBeouf, who was staying with the Capuchin Friars at the time. In summer 2022, he invited me back to Santa Inés for a screening of Padre Pio, and shortly thereafter, we discussed the deep impact the Capuchin Friars, Catholic Mass, and Padre Pio had on him. On New Year’s Eve, I was delighted to confirm him as a fully initiated member of the Catholic Church.
Padre Pio, pray for us!