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 February,
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Litany of the Holy Family
Third Sunday After Epiphany — Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger
Arabic Gospels, 1684
Translation of the Epistle for the Third Sunday after Epiphany (Romans 12:16-21)
Brethren: Be not wise in your own conceits. To no man rendering evil for evil: providing good things not only in the sight of God, but also in the sight of men. If it be possible, as much as is in you, have peace with all men. Not Revenge yourselves, my dearly beloved, but give place unto wrath. For it is written: Revenge is mine: I will repay, saith the Lord. But if thy enemy […]
Third Sunday After Epiphany — A Message From St. Gregory Narek
James Tissot, 1886–1894
Translation of the Holy Gospel According to Matthew (8:1-13)
At that time, when Jesus was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed Him: and behold a leper came and adored Him saying: Lord, if Thou wilt, Thou canst make me clean. And Jesus, stretching forth His hand touched him, saying: I will. Be thou made clean. And forthwith his leprosy was cleansed. And Jesus saith to him: See, thou tell no man: but go, show thyself to the priest, and offer the gift which Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them. And […]
A Message for Overcoming Sin
HOW PERNICIOUS, how grave the plague of vainglory! Such great justice, such manifold virtues, such depth of faith and devotion—which can change nature itself and the laws of the whole world—by one act of vanity perish. All one’s virtuous acts are consigned to oblivion, being as if they never were, and one immediately incurs the wrath of the Lord—unless, by the very same steps of humility, one ascends again to the summit lost.
St. John Cassian, The Institutes, XI, 10.