The "Meditation Prayer on Mary Immaculate" is one of Padre Pio s few published writings, penned before he was forbidden by the Church to publish or to engage in correspondence this for fear a cult would arise around him. Here we encounter a profound spiritual penetration into the mystery of Mary s unique and sublime role in our salvation. Though brief, it can be read over and over with great benefit since it is just as the title suggests both a meditation and a prayer on the meaning of Mary. This booklet also contains a brief sketch of Padre Pio s life and numerous edifying pictures of this saintly stigmatist."