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 January,
Padre Pio Press Cordially Invites Its Readership to Join In Saying:
Litany of the Holy Name of Jesus
Feast of the Holy Family — Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger
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Ludovico Mazzolino, 1524
Translation of the Epistle for the Feast of the Holy Family (Colossians 3:12-17)
Brethren: Put on, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, a heart of mercy, kindness, humility, meekness, patience. Bear with one another and forgive one another, if anyone has a grievance against any other; even as the Lord has forgiven you, so also do you forgive. But above […]
Sermon for Nuptial Mass in Christmastide — Fr. Ermatinger
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Cristobal De Villalpando, cir. 1700-14
Translation of the Epistle of St. Paul to the Ephesians (5:22-33)
Brethren, let wives be subject to their husbands as to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife, as Christ is the head of the Church. He is the savior of His body. Therefore, as the Church is subject to Christ, so also let the wives be to their husbands in all […]
A Prayer for Pope Leo XIV
V. Let us pray for Leo, our Pope.
R. May the Lord preserve him, and give him life, and make him blessed upon the earth, and deliver him not up to the will of his enemies. [Psalm 40:3]
The Our Father and the Hail Mary are then said.
O God, Shepherd and Ruler of all Thy faithful people, look mercifully upon Thy servant Leo, whom Thou hast chosen as shepherd to preside over Thy Church. Grant him, we beseech Thee, that by his word and example, he may edify those over whom he hath […]
A Message for Overcoming Sin
OTHER VICES sometimes subside by beneficial surroundings; once opportunity, occasion, or matter of sin are removed, they slow down and diminish; but vanity penetrates the deserts along with the one who flees the external world. For it is animated by no other source than the flowering of virtue in the one it hunts. Whereas all other vices may diminish by mere lapse of time, for this one, length of years is no hindrance. Unless diligence is founded on skillful and prudent discernment, the virtues so diligently accumulated will only serve as […]
OTHER VICES sometimes subside by beneficial surroundings; once opportunity, occasion, or matter of sin are removed, they slow down and diminish; but vanity penetrates the deserts along with the one who flees the external world. For it is animated by no other source than the flowering of virtue in the one it hunts. Whereas all other vices may diminish by mere lapse of time, for this one, length of years is no hindrance. Unless diligence is founded on skillful and prudent discernment, the virtues so diligently accumulated will only serve as […]
Feast of the Holy Family – A Message From St. Augustine
Translation From the Holy Gospel According to Luke (2:42-52)
When Jesus was twelve years old, they going up into Jerusalem according to the custom of the feast, and having fulfilled the days, when they returned, the Child Jesus remained in Jerusalem, and His parents knew it not. And thinking that He was in the company, they came a day’s journey, and sought Him among their kinsfolk and acquaintances. And not finding Him, they returned into Jerusalem, seeking Him. And it came to pass that after three days they found Him in the Temple, sitting in the midst […]
