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 July,
Padre Pio Press Cordially Invites Its Readership to Join in Saying:
Litany of the Most
Precious Blood of Jesus
Feast of St. Veronica Giuliani — Homily by Fr. Ermatinger
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Rossano Gospel, 11th c.
Translation of the Holy Gospel for the Feast of St. Veronica Giuliani (Matt 25:1-12)
At that time Jesus spoke to his disciples this parable: The kingdom of heaven shall be like to ten virgins, who taking their lamps went out to meet the bridegroom and the bride. And five of them were foolish, and five wise. But the […]
Sixth Sunday After Pentecost — Homily by Fr. Ermatinger
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Translation of the Epistle for the Sixth Sunday After Pentecost (Rom 6:3-11)
Brethren: All we who have been baptized into Christ Jesus have been baptized into His death. For we were buried with Him by means of Baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ has arisen from the dead through the glory of the Father, so we also may walk […]
CONSOLATION PRAYERS To the Agonizing Jesus Christ (IV)
PRAYER: O merciful and loving Jesus Christ, You suffered sorrowfully and fearfully in the Garden of Gethsemane. Thus You said, “My soul is sorrowful, even unto death.” We console Your Sacred Heart which bears much pain. You suffered scourging at the pillar and crowning with thorns for us to be reconciled with God. Nevertheless, many innocent souls are being aborted daily and their cries wound Your Sacred Heart. We pray You to forgive men all their trespasses.
May the voices of the heavenly Cherubim and Seraphim console You, and may the tone of the evangelization […]
St. Mary of Egypt
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St. Mary of Egypt
A Talk by Fr. Ermatinger
