The movement of the human soul, and human society in general, from its fallen chaotic state towards divine order is at the heart of the Blog of Padre Pio Press. Writings, ponderings, and reflections on this movement of the soul are authored by Fr. Cliff Ermatinger and by the occasional Guest Contributor. The articles and recordings are relegated to the following areas:
Throughout the Month of September,
Padre Pio Press Cordially Invites Its Readership to Join In Saying:
Litany of Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows
Sixteenth Sunday After Pentecost — Homily by Fr. Ermatinger
Pinned Post
James Tissot, 1886-96
Translation the Epistle for the Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Eph. 3:13-21)
Brethren: I pray you not to be disheartened at my tribulations for you, for they are your glory. For this reason I bend my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, from Whom all fatherhood in heaven and on earth receives its name, that He may grant […]
Angelology – Part V- A Lecture Series by Fr. Ermatinger
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Angelology: Part V
Angels and Governance in Thomas Aquinas
A Lecture Series by Fr. Ermatinger
Jost Amman, 1579
Angelology: Part I — Pseudo-Dionysius and Celestial Hierarchies: —> Click Here <—
Angelology: Part II — Pseudo-Dionysius and Intro to St Thomas Aquinas:
Sixteenth Sunday After Pentecost — A Message From St. John of the Cross
John Everett Millais, 1864
Translation From the Holy Gospel According to Luke (14:1-11)
At that time, when Jesus went into the house of one of the chiefs of the Pharisees on the sabbath day to eat bread, they watched Him. And behold, there was a certain man before Him who had the dropsy: and Jesus answering, spoke to the lawyers and the Pharisees, saying: Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath day? But they held their peace: but He taking him, healed him, and sent him away. And answering them, He said: Which of you shall have an […]
