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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 August,
Padre Pio Press Cordially Invites Its Readership to Join in Saying:

Litany of the Immaculate Heart of Mary


Throughout the Month of September,
Padre Pio Press Cordially Invites Its Readership to Join In Saying:

Litany of Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows


Twenty-First Sunday After Pentecost — Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger

Christ the Word of God Icon
(after Hebrews 4:12), Modern

Translation of the Epistle for the 21st Sunday After Pentecost

Brethren, be strengthened in the Lord, and in the might of His power. Put you on the armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the deceits of the devil. For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against principalities and powers, against the rulers of […]

By |October 14th, 2024|Categories: Homilies, Traditional Liturgy|

Twenty-First Sunday After Pentecost — A Message From St. Pope John Paul II

Parable of the Unforgiving Servant,
Claude Vignon, 1629

Translation of the Gospel According to Matthew

At that time, Jesus spoke to His disciples this parable: The kingdom of heaven is likened to a king, who would take an account of his servants. And when he had begun to take the account, one was brought to him that owed him ten thousand talents: and as he had not wherewith to pay it, his lord commanded that he should be sold, and his wife and children, and all that he had, and payment be made. But that servant falling down, besought him saying: Have […]

By |October 13th, 2024|Categories: Spiritual Growth, Traditional Liturgy|

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