Prayer to Saint Padre Pio: Stay With Me, Lord
A prayer to Saint Padre Pio with his beloved 'Stay with me, Lord' in full, a personal prayer for his intercession, his feast day, and how to pray.
Stay With Me, Lord: The Prayer of Saint Padre Pio
Stay with me, Lord, for it is necessary to have You present so that I do not forget You. You know how easily I abandon You.
Stay with me, Lord, because I am weak and I need Your strength, that I may not fall so often.
Stay with me, Lord, for You are my life, and without You, I am without fervor.
Stay with me, Lord, for You are my light, and without You, I am in darkness.
Stay with me, Lord, to show me Your will.
Stay with me, Lord, so that I hear Your voice and follow You.
Stay with me, Lord, for I desire to love You very much, and always be in Your company.
Stay with me, Lord, if You wish me to be faithful to You.
Stay with me, Lord, for as poor as my soul is, I wish it to be a place of consolation for You, a nest of Love.
Stay with me, Jesus, for it is getting late and the day is coming to a close, and life passes; death, judgement, eternity approaches. It is necessary to renew my strength, so that I will not stop along the way, and for that, I need You. It is getting late and death approaches. I fear the darkness, the temptations, the dryness, the cross, the sorrows. O how I need You, my Jesus, in this night of exile!
Stay with me tonight, Jesus, in life with all its dangers, I need You.
Let me recognize You as Your disciples did at the breaking of bread, so that the Eucharistic Communion be the light which disperses the darkness, the force which sustains me, the unique joy of my heart.
Stay with me, Lord, because at the hour of my death, I want to remain united to You, if not by Communion, at least by grace and love.
Stay with me, Jesus, I do not ask for divine consolation, because I do not merit it, but the gift of Your Presence, oh yes, I ask this of You!
Stay with me, Lord, for it is You alone I look for: Your Love, Your Grace, Your Will, Your Heart, Your Spirit, because I love You and ask no other reward but to love You more and more.
With a firm love, I will love You with all my heart while on earth and continue to love You perfectly during all eternity.
Amen.
Prayer attributed to Saint Padre Pio (Saint Pio of Pietrelcina), traditionally prayed after Holy Communion. Wording varies slightly between English translations.
A Prayer to Saint Padre Pio for His Intercession
Saint Padre Pio, faithful friar and servant of the confessional, I come to you with what is on my heart today.
You spent your life close to the altar and close to the suffering. Walk with me now. Teach me to pray when I am tired, to hope when I am afraid, and to put down the worries I carry but cannot fix.
Pray for me and for those I love, especially anyone who is sick, grieving, or far from God. Ask the Lord to give us what we truly need, and the grace to trust Him when the answer is slow.
Help me to receive Jesus with love, to forgive quickly, and to bear my own cross with patience. Stay near me in the quiet hours, and lead me always toward Christ. Amen.
Short Version
Stay with me, Lord, for it is necessary to have You present so that I do not forget You. Stay with me, Lord, for You are my light, and without You, I am in darkness. Amen.
Who Was Padre Pio and How to Pray to Him
Saint Padre Pio, also known as Saint Pio of Pietrelcina, was born Francesco Forgione on May 25, 1887, in Pietrelcina, Italy, and became a Capuchin friar and priest. In September 1918, after Mass at San Giovanni Rotondo, he received the stigmata, the wounds of Christ. He died on September 23, 1968. Pope John Paul II beatified him in 1999 and canonized him on June 16, 2002. His feast day is September 23.
Catholics do not worship saints. We ask them to pray for us, the way we would ask a friend or a grandmother to pray for us. When you pray to Padre Pio, you are asking for his intercession, and every good thing still comes from God.
A simple way to pray:
- Begin with the Sign of the Cross and a quiet moment.
- Pray Stay with me, Lord, slowly, especially after Holy Communion or at the close of the day.
- Say the personal prayer above and name your intention out loud or in your heart, such as healing for someone you love.
- End with an Our Father and a Hail Mary.
Words often attributed to him are a good summary of his spirit: "Pray, hope, and don't worry. Worry is useless. God is merciful and will hear your prayer."
There is no official prayer "for healing" that you must use. Many people pray Stay with me, Lord and then ask for his intercession in their own words. Whatever the outcome, ask for peace and trust as well as healing.
Scripture to Pray With
But they constrained him, saying, Abide with us: for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent. And he went in to tarry with them.
Luke 24:29 (KJV)
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
Philippians 4:6 (KJV)
Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.
James 5:16 (KJV)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Padre Pio's most famous prayer?
The best known is "Stay with me, Lord," a prayer attributed to him that is traditionally said after Holy Communion. It is also prayed in the evening as a night prayer.
When is the feast day of Saint Padre Pio?
His feast day is September 23, the anniversary of his death in 1968. He was canonized by Pope John Paul II on June 16, 2002.
How do I ask Padre Pio for his intercession?
Pray to him as you would ask a friend for prayers: name your intention, ask him to pray for you before God, and trust the outcome to the Lord. Many people pair this with the Our Father and Hail Mary.
Is there a Padre Pio prayer for healing?
Several healing prayers circulate online, but their wording and authorship vary. A safe choice is to pray "Stay with me, Lord" and then ask for his intercession for healing in your own words.
Can I pray the Padre Pio prayer at night?
Yes. Its lines about the day coming to a close and the darkness make it a natural evening prayer, and many people say it before sleep.
Last updated 2026-10-29