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 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
Pinned Post
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 […]
A Message from St. Augustine
Sunday within the Octave of Christmas – Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger
Translation of the Epistle for the Sunday within the Octave of Christmas (Galatians 4:1-7)
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 […]
Sunday Within the Octave of Christmas — A Message From Pope Benedict XVI
Vittore Carpaccio, 1510
Translation of the Gospel According to Luke (2:33-40)
At that time Joseph and Mary, the mother of Jesus, were wondering at those things which were spoken concerning Him, And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary His Mother: Behold this child is set for the fall and for the resurrection of many in Israel: and for a sign which shall be contradicted: and thine own soul a sword shall pierce, that out of many hearts thoughts may be revealed. And there was one Anna a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe […]
