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I Samuel 28:1-25-Read this and tell me what you all think-last year at this time I was going through RCIA-before that I asked my old Southern Baptist Pastor about this-how Samuel was summoned up for Saul-He said his "sleep" was disturbed-I believe we are just that-asleep unless we are disturbed or summoned for some reason,maybe even by grief of our loved ones,I wonder if that can bring us back?
My old Pastor couldn't explain it-said "I don't know why God did it-or allowed it".
Interesting part of the Bible for me-I have read the bible twice going on the third read and I can't wait to get to that part again!
M

I always thought of ghosts as spiritual beings. Like Angels or Demons. Where we go after death is quite a confusing issue. Some religious leaders say, to judgment, while others claim, we are sleeing until the second coming.

Some say:
Ghosts are spirits of people who died quickly or violently, and may not know their dead, trying to make contact with those around them.
(or)
Ghosts are simply energy signitures of events that have happened, and, are recorded, much like a video, on their surroundings.
(or)
Ghosts are spirits of those who died and stay earth-bound in order to watch over, or protect, those people or things that are dear to them.
(or)
Ghosts are spirits of those who have died and left some unfinished business, and are trying to finish it.

One thing is known for sure, we will have to ask our creator, for only our Lord knows.

You are right, Padre Pio did see spirits..., but so do others who are not so saintly.

I hope this helps. Nance3890
Gods blessings be upon you.

Hello again, william3.
I miss the Hudson Valley but I have a better life for my family here for the moment. Nance, I have no idea why you are visited by ghosts. Maybe look deeper into your or your family's past. Or maybe it's the house. I have no real answer for you. Sorry.

Today I learned about this website searching for answers to a question on ghosts. When I saw the Padre Pio forum, I recalled an incident in which a priest was doing his purgatory by working at the monestary at San Giovani as recorded in one of the books on St. Pio. I spent the night at my sister's house and I opened my eyes to see a ghost bending over my bed. I screamed and drew the bedclothes over my head. My sister and nephew have seen this ghost. My brother-in-law said it was his father. My mother lived with her for a while and she saw a woman and child come into her bedroom. My mom was a very religious woman and I believed she died a saint. Considering Padre Pio saw these spiritual beings, I was wondering what these spirit beings are? None of the family have been into the occult. Does anyone have have knowledge of this subject? Also, there is a Padre Pio shrine in PA and there is a large outdoor statue of him at the Holy Face Monestary in NJ.

william3 say's "Hey." CatholicFireman.

My wife used to live in the Monroe-Newburg area, but that was before I met her. I have only lived in the Catskills, here in NY.

Thanks for the website you posted for me, I also went to the website you posted fpr Hennesseyworker... Great movie.

God's blessings to you.

Thank you!

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Welcome, Hennesseyworker! You might like this movie. Someone was good enough to put it on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cs3JMDf0I8

I think there are 21 parts.

Hello. I am new here. I really love Padre Pio. Didn't know much about him until about 6 months ago and then I read an awesome book about him and have been learning more and more about him.