A Powerful Prayer Hack – “Send me your Guardian Angel”

A Prayer Hack : Delegation.

Divine Intervention on the Path with Padre Pio

“Please send me a companion so I can safely make it up the mountain for 6:30 am Mass (church service).” It wasn’t far, but the thought of trekking the steep, dark, and unfamiliar path made me hesitant, especially after arriving in town only a few hours earlier at 1 am. The road was a little spooky in the pre-dawn hours, and Love had clearly decided I was to travel light—no purse, no bag, no nothing, just the clothes I had flown in wearing. It’s becoming a tradition for the airline to lose my luggage.

In a way, it reminded me of Luke 22, when Jesus sent the disciples to prepare for Passover without anything but their faith. “Did you lack anything?” He asked. “Nothing,” they answered. And so, here I was—no luggage, no wool hat or scarf, no real sense of where I was headed—yet I had everything I needed: Love.

And Love appeared, as though sent directly by Divine intervention, in the form of an older man who spoke only Italian. We exchanged smiles before I pointed to the map on my phone. With a nod, he gestured for me to follow him up the mountain, his breathing labored but his pace steady. He smiled the whole way. I followed, grateful for this (un)expected companion.

“Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.”

(Heb 13:2)

As we walked, I couldn’t help but notice the birds—already singing loudly and beautifully long before dawn. The sun hadn’t even begun to rise, but the birds were in full praise. I felt my own heart join in their song.

We didn’t speak much, only exchanging polite words in broken Italian, each of us laughing at our limited communication. But the silence between us spoke volumes. It was as if we understood each other perfectly without words. And then, in a moment of connection, he shared that he was 90 years old! The thought of this man, climbing these mountain streets with such grace and stamina, left me in awe.

When we reached the old church, where Padre Pio celebrated Mass for 50+ years, I was in Bliss. This was the same church where Padre Pio had received the stigmata, where he’d heard millions of confessions (knowing people’s past, present, and future), and where Jesus had worked countless miracles through him. We were 30 minutes early.

The quiet before Mass felt sacred, and the man—whom I’d come to think of as a Divine guide—led me on an impromptu tour. We visited the tomb, the confessional, the crucifix upstairs in the choir loft where St. Pio received the stigmata, and even the museum—many places that weren’t yet open to the public.

Our communication was a mix of gestures and charades, but I learned so much more than I ever expected. I had prayed for a companion that morning, and in the form of Luigi, I had received one—a living embodiment of Love.

As we stood near the church, the bells chimed “Immaculate Mary,” the same hymn I sing during the closing of every Rosary we pray together. White doves surrounded us, and I could feel the presence of something greater than myself. I could see in real time, my answered prayer in action. I was sent a friend of Padre Pio’s, a guide, a very warm welcome on such a cold morning.

Since then, I’ve found myself at the church regularly, getting to know the priests and nuns. During confession today, the priest asked me to pray for him! I laughed and told him I’d pray for all of us, for everyone who has ever read or listened to the words I share. Padre Pio often said, when he didn’t have time to personally pray for everyone, “Send me your guardian angel.”

And so, I did. I sent my guardian angel to him, and in return, Luigi appeared to guide me. Send yours today and watch what happens! Only Love is here!

I’ve been reading a book titled *Send Me Your Guardian Angel* by Father Alessio (attendant and friend of St. Pio), ever since I arrived. I’ve already read it twice, and while it’s not available back home, if you’d like a summary of its teachings, just leave a comment, and I’ll share my reflections in my next post or when I return!

Love, as always, is here.

God bless you all,

Nik

Some quotes to stir you!❤️‍🔥🌹

“O God, show yourself more and more to this poor heart of mine, and complete in me the work you have begun. I hear deep within me, a voice which says to me repeatedly – sanctify yourself and sanctify others.”- St. Pio of Pietrelcina

“I have worked and I want to work. I have prayed and I want to pray. I have kept watch and I want to keep watch. I have cried and I want to cry – always for all of those who are in exile. I know and understand that this is very little, but this is what I know how to do; this is what I am able to do; and this is all that I can do.”- St. Pio of Pietrelcina

“Consecrate yourself to St. Michael and to the angels,” Padre Pio told Charles. “You will need the help of St. Michael, living in this world.” – St. Padre Pio

(just before I left town, I was given a little golden statue of St. Michael. I brought him with me and now I know why!)

the view from my window

day 2, same outfit!

y’all, I have prayed so many rosaries here. Luigi showed me where to post up so I can be alone even when there are many present. These are Padre Pio’s mortal remains. I haven’t stopped crying since I arrived. Cried on the way here. So much gratitude. Thank you for being here, too!

UPDATE
OMG! While writing this I got a call from the front desk. Carla (truly my soul sister) was checking on prices to get me to the Black Madonna and to the place where St. Michael appeared back in the 400s.  Prices were like $300 one way for a private car. Her voice sounded sad or distressed on the phone. When I came down, she smiled like,
‘Got ya!!!! Nothing is wrong!! Here’s your bag!!!!’ It wasn’t supposed to come until tomorrow at the earliest!
Last night I asked, ‘if it be Your will, please let my bag show up early so I can stop handwashing my undies’ lol. I also asked for reasonable transit prices to and from the places I want to see and take our rosaries to! Also our rosaries were in my checked bag, so MIRACLE!! All of that happened just now before I hit ‘publish’. Send your guardian angel! It’s a prayer hack that works because the delegation makes you RELAX. Tell him to tell Jesus you need help! Haha! And then say thank you thank you thank you!!

I love you! I’m with you!!!

nik