Pope Pius X was an amazing pope. He was always giving of himself and that is something that we should imitate. The story of his life can be very inspiring to people with open eyes and hearts.
When Guiseppe Sarto, also known as Bepi, wanted to become a priest he did not have enough money to get into the seminary, but his friends and family had kind hearts and loved him very much. So, they helped fund his education as a seminarian. This generosity is a good example for everyone. Just think, if they had not helped Bepi, there would be no St. Pius X today.
After leaving the seminary where he became a great priest. He often did not think himself worthy of the promotions he would receive. But he always accepted, because he trusted the Holy Spirit through the Pope and the Church. That faith is something that we should remember when we are struggling with Church teachings.
He never stopped giving when he was a priest. Even when what he gave was the last of his own money. His sisters, who helped him take care of the rectory, would get upset with him. One day when one of his other priest friends came over, his sisters pulled him over before Guiseppe saw them, and asked him to help them get Guiseppe to buy some material for a shirt. The priest friend bargained for the material from a merchant and had it cut also. When it was ready, they told Guiseppe to buy the cloth. He had no choice. So in this way, he was able to have something for himself with his sisters help.
When he became a Cardinal he went to Rome for the funeral of Pope Leo XIII. After the funeral, he was elected to be the next pope. He was humbled by the honor. Everyone loved Pope Pius X and he loved everyone. His sisters, when they heard, believed that now he really wouldn't have anything, because he would give to the whole world. They were right. He continued to sacrifice more than ever.
One of the things he is best known for is his love for children and how he decided that they should receive Communion earlier. The reason he did this, was because in his own parish, he had seen many children who were ready to receive Jesus early. He is a great saint for First Communicants to pray to. Be sure to recommend him to anyone you know.
Pope Pius X, Pray for us.
If you want to read more about this wonderful saint, check out the following book. Saint Pius X: The Farm Boy Who Became Pope, Walter Diethelm, O.S.B. Vision Books, Ignatius Press
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