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:
During the Month of June, Which is Devoted to the Sacred Heart of Jesus,
Padre Pio Press Invites Its Readership to Join In Saying:
in the morning The Litany of Humility
The Litany of the Sacred Heart at night 
In Reparation for All the Ways He is Blasphemined,
Consolation for All The Times He is Ignored,
and Veneration for All that He Continues to Give to Us.
During the Month of June, Which is
Devoted to the Sacred Heart of Jesus,
Padre Pio Press Invites Its Readership to Join In Saying:
in the morning
The Litany of Humility
:
and at night,
The Litany of the Sacred Heart
In Reparation for
All the Ways He is Blasphemed,
Consolation for All the Times
He is Ignored,
and Veneration for All that
He Continues to Give to Us.
Keeping Halloween Catholic — A Talk by Fr. Ermatinger
- Vigil Feast of All Saints: 2:26-4:28
- Vigil Before Fasts
- It’s Ours: 2:47-6:04
- Vigil Feast of All Saints: 2:26-4:28
- Vigil Before Fasts
- Prayers and Introductions: 0:00-0:27
- Puritanical Reaction to Halloween: 0:72-1:50
- Why the Reaction to Halloween?: 1:50-2:47
- Cultural Misunderstandings
- Loss of Cultural Roots
- It’s Ours: 2:47-6:04
- Vigil Feast of All Saints: 2:26-4:28
- Vigil Before Fasts
Keeping Halloween Catholic
A Talk by Fr. Ermatinger
By the Girl’s Bed, Jakub Schikaneder, 1909-10 Outline of Talk
- Prayers and Introductions: 0:00-0:27
- Puritanical Reaction to Halloween: 0:72-1:50
- Why the Reaction to Halloween?: 1:50-2:47
- Cultural Misunderstandings
- Loss of Cultural Roots
- It’s Ours: 2:47-6:04
- Vigil Feast of All Saints: 2:26-4:28
- Vigil Before Fasts
Feast of Christ the King — Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger
Translation of the Epistle for the Feast of Christ the King
Brethren, we give thanks to God the Father, Who hath made us worthy to be partakers of the lot of the saints in light: Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of the Son of His love. In Whom we have redemption through His blood, the remission of sins; Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every […]
Feast of Christ the King – A Message from Pope Pius XI
Translation From the Holy Gospel According to John
At that time: Pilate said to Jesus: Art thou the King of the Jews? Jesus answered: Sayest thou this thing of thyself, or have others told it thee of Me? Pilate answered: Am I a Jew? Thy own nation, and the chief priests, have delivered thee up to me: what hast thou done? Jesus answered: My kingdom is not of this world. If My kingdom were of this world, My servants would certainly strive that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now My […]
