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
Sunday Within the Octave of Christmas — Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger
Translation of the Epistle for the Sunday Within the Octave of Christmas
Brethren, As long as the heir is a child, he differs nothing from a servant, though he be lord of all: but is under tutors and governors until the time appointed by the father: so we also, when we were children, were serving under the elements of the world. But when the fullness of the time was come, God sent His Son, made of a woman, made under the law, that He […]
Feast of the Circumcision of Our Lord — A Message From Pope Benedict XVI
Translation From the Holy Gospel According to Luke
At that time after eight days were accomplished, that the Child should be circumcised, His name was called Jesus, which was called by the angel before He was conceived in the womb.
A Message from Pope Benedict XVI’s Homily for the Solemnity of Mary the Mother of God, 2008.
Today, we are beginning a new year and Christian hope takes us by the hand; let us begin it by invoking […]
