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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 January,

Padre Pio Press Cordially Invites Its Readership to Join In Saying:

Litany of the Holy Name of Jesus

Feast of the Circumcision — Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger

The Presentation of Christ in the Temple,
Andrea Mantegna, c. 1455

Translation of the Epistle for the Feast of the Circumcision (Titus 2:11-15)

Beloved: The grace of God our Savior has appeared to all men, instructing us, in order that, rejecting ungodliness and worldly lusts, we may live temperately and justly and piously in this world; looking for the blessed hope and glorious coming of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, Who gave Himself for us that He might redeem us from all iniquity […]

By |January 1st, 2026|Categories: Homilies, Traditional Liturgy|

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