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 May,
Padre Pio Press Cordially Invites Its Readership to Join In Saying:
Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Fourth Sunday After Easter — Homily by Fr. Ermatinger
Pinned Post
Russian, 19th c.
Translation of the Epistle for the Fourth Sunday After Easter (James 1:17-2)
Beloved: Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of Lights, with whom there is no change nor shadow of alteration. Of His own will He has begotten us by the word of truth, that we might be, […]
Funeral Mass — Homily by Fr. Ermatinger
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Master of the Harvard Hannibal,
cir. 1420-30
Translation of the Epistle of Saint Paul to the Thessalonians.
Brethren, we would not have you ignorant concerning those who are asleep, lest you should grieve as others who have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, so with him God will bring those who also have fallen asleep through Jesus. For this, we say to […]
Fifth Sunday After Easter –A Message from Pope Benedict XVI
Heinrich Hofmann, 19th c.
Translation of the Gospel According to John (16:23-30)
At that time Jesus saith to His disciples: Amen, amen, I say to you: if you ask the Father any thing in My name, He will give it to you. Hitherto you have not asked any thing in my name: Ask, and you shall receive, that your joy may be full. These things I have spoken to you in proverbs. The hour cometh when I will no more speak to you in proverbs, but I will show you plainly of the Father. In that day you shall […]
