The never-before-seen biography of a married Catholic philanthropist who became best friends with St. Pio of Pietrelcina.December 1943. Foggia, Italy. As World War II raged across the world, Red Cross serviceman William "Bill" Carrigan carried out an unusual task: driving American soldiers to attend Mass with a mystic. At a quiet monastery in San Giovanni Rotondo, Bill met Padre Pio, sparking more than fifty years of their "destiny together." Drawing on dozens of handwritten letters and the witness of family and friends, Flow of Grace follows the course of Bill's adventurous life. It depicts his indomitable spirit of charity, his unflagging devotion to Padre Pio, and his bright passion for Catholic educuation in the midst of the world's bloodiest century. It brings to light some of his notable accomplishments and awards, including the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice award, the highest honor offered by the Catholic Church in recognition of superior service. And most importantly, it gives testimony of a man who lived the Gospel message in ordinary life.