Journey Deeper in Faith with Little Flower Bookshelf

Journey Deeper in Faith with
Little Flower Bookshelf

February 7th, 2025 | NEW BOOK RELEASE: Carry the Cross with Padre Pio: Daily Reflections for Lent

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At Little Flower Bookshelf, every book holds a story of faith, hope, and spiritual growth. Author Susan De Bartoli shares her love for Padre Pio and the saints through inspiring devotionals that guide readers on their journey with Christ.

Whether you’re preparing for Advent, Lent, or seeking a deeper connection with the Holy Spirit, these books invite you to encounter God’s grace in everyday life. Let the wisdom of the saints and the beauty of faith fill your heart—one page at a time.

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NEW! Carry the Cross with Padre Pio

A Lenten devotional that explores suffering, grace, and redemption through the lens of Padre Pio’s own experiences.

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Welcoming the Christ Child with Padre Pio

An award-winning Advent devotional that invites readers to prepare their hearts for Christ’s birth through Padre Pio’s wisdom.

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Welcoming the Holy Spirit with Padre Pio

A powerful guide to discovering and nurturing the gifts of the Holy Spirit, inspired by Padre Pio’s life and stories.

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About the Author

Susan De Bartoli is the author of the award-winning Welcoming the Christ Child with Padre Pio, Welcoming the Holy Spirit with Padre Pio, and her latest release, Carry the Cross with Padre Pio. She serves as the secretary of the Board of Directors of the Padre Pio Foundation of America, assists with the Cause for Canonization of Mary Pyle (Padre Pio’s assistant), and owns Little Flower Pilgrimages.

De Bartoli has been a guest on various radio and television shows and podcasts, including Let’s Be Frank, Seize the Day with Gus Lloyd, EWTN’s Catholic Connection with Teresa Tomeo, and Catholic Faith Network Live.

She is a lady commander of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. She lives in the New York area.

“Will deepen your faith.”

“Susan De Bartoli takes us on a unique, day-by-day journey through Lent using her comprehensive knowledge of Padre Pio’s life and in-depth understanding of his spirituality. Each page of this book gives us a new spiritual insight from Padre Pio that will deepen your faith.”

Julie Fitts Ritter
Executive Director | Padre Pio Foundation of America

“Wonderful.”

“Susan De Bartoli takes us through another season of the liturgical calendar through the lens of Padre Pio, for whom almost every day was Lent. As with Welcoming the Christ Child with Padre Pio: Daily Reflections for Advent, Carry the Cross with Padre Pio is a wonderful way to reflect on the meaning of our Lord’s sacrifice.”

Corrie Campbell
Chief Development Officer | National Centre for Padre Pio

“Spiritually rewarding.”

“A most spiritually rewarding Advent journey. Walking each day of the season alongside Padre Pio, one easily opens to the truth that God loves each one of us and shows this through his birth in a manger. The coming birth of Jesus made Padre Pio’s Franciscan heartbeat with joy; may it do the same for you.”

Fr. Joseph Seraphin Dederick, OFM Cap.
Provincial Minister | Western America Province of the Capuchin Franciscans

“A true gift for Advent.”

“An excellent guide for a prayerful Advent through daily quotes, fascinating stories, seasonal scriptures, and personal reflection. This book is a true gift for your Advent!”

Allison Gingras
Host and Creator of the podcast: A Seeking Heart

“A pilgrimage in writing.”

“This book helps us to unveil the mystery of Padre Pio’s spiritual gifts and struggles while enkindling in us personal conversion. It offers deeper insights into the life of this beloved twenty-first century saint while encountering a new invitation to holiness. A pilgrimage in writing.”

Jana Zuniga
Owner, January Jane Shop

“A great read.”

“Susan De Bartoli’s devotion, love, and knowledge of Padre Pio shine through her writing. Welcoming the Holy Spirit with Padre Pio is a great read for anyone looking to understand more about how Padre Pio lived in two worlds: the physical and the spiritual.”

Nicholas Salkowski
Director of Communications, National Centre for Padre Pio

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