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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:

Western
Culture

Order with Chaos

Spiritual
Growth

Chaos Seeking Order

Traditional
Liturgy

Divine Order Offered
to Restore Order

Spiritual
Combat

Resisting Absolute Chaos

Throughout the Month of March,

Padre Pio Press Cordially Invites Its Readership to Join In Saying:

Litany of St. Joseph


From March 12 Through December 12,
Padre Pio Press Cordially Invites Its Readership to Join in Saying:

Novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe


Passion Sunday (5th Sunday of Lent) — Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger

Christ Priest and Victim Crucifix

Translation of the Epistle for Passion Sunday

Brethren: When Christ appeared as high priest of the good things to come, He entered once for all through the greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made by hands – that is, not of this creation, – nor again by virtue of blood of goats and calves, but by virtue of His own blood, into the Holies, having […]

By |March 18th, 2024|Categories: Homilies, Spiritual Growth, Traditional Liturgy|

Passion Sunday (5th Sunday of Lent) — A Message From St. Augustine

Translation of the Holy Gospel According to John

Paradise with Christ in the Lap of Abraham, German Psalter, c. 1239

At that time, Jesus said to the multitudes of the Jews: Which of you shall convince Me of sin? If I say the truth to you, why do you not believe Me? He that is of God, heareth the words of God. Therefore you hear them not, because you are not of God. The Jews therefore answered, and said to Him: Do not we say well, that Thou art a Samaritan, and hast a devil? Jesus answered: I have not a […]

By |March 17th, 2024|Categories: Spiritual Growth, Traditional Liturgy|

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