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 December,
Padre Pio Press Cordially Invites Its Readership to Join In Saying:
Litany of the
Immaculate Conception of Mary
Second Sunday of Advent – Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger
Translation of the Epistle for the Second Sunday in Advent (Rom 15:4-13)
Brethren: Whatever things have been written have been written for our instruction, that through the patience and the consolation afforded by the Scriptures we may have hope. May then the God of patience and of comfort grant you to be of one mind towards one another according to Jesus Christ; that, one in spirit, you may with one mouth glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Wherefore receive one another, […]
Second Sunday of Advent — A Message from St. Jerome
after Albert Robida (engraving), 1873
Translation of the Holy Gospel According to Matthew (11:2-10)
At that time, when John had heard in prison the works of Christ, sending two of his disciples, he said to Him: Art thou He that art to come, or look we for another? And Jesus, making answer, said to them: Go and relate to John what you have heard and seen. The blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead rise again, the poor have the gospel preached to them: and blessed is he that shall […]
