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 November,
Padre Pio Press Cordially Invites Its Readership to Spend
A Month with Our Friends,
the Souls in Purgatory
Feast of Christ the King — Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger
Pinned Post
C.B. Chambers, cir. 1920-50
Translation of the Epistle for the Feast of Christ the King (Col 1:12-20)
Brethren: We give thanks to God the Father Who has made us worthy to share the lot of the saints in light. He has rescued us from the power of darkness, and transferred us into the kingdom of His beloved Son, in Whom we have our redemption through His blood, the […]
Feast of Christ the King – A Message from Pope Benedict XV
Translation From the Holy Gospel According to John (18:33-37)
Michael of Crete, 1813
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 […]
A Message for Overcoming Sin
OTHER VICES and perturbances are known to be uniform and simple, but vainglory is multiple, multiform, and varied, accompanying the warrior to all fronts and everywhere beguiling the victor. For in both habit and form, in speech, in labor, in prayer, in solicitude, in knowledge in obedience, in lowliness, and all besides, it tries to wound the soldier of Christ, and like a most pernicious rock obscured beneath undulating waves, it brings unexpected and miserable shipwreck for those sailing by a prosperous gale, while they are neither wary nor watchful.
OTHER VICES and perturbances are known to be uniform and simple, but vainglory is multiple, multiform, and varied, accompanying the warrior to all fronts and everywhere beguiling the victor. For in both habit and form, in speech, in labor, in prayer, in solicitude, in knowledge in obedience, in lowliness, and all besides, it tries to wound the soldier of Christ, and like a most pernicious rock obscured beneath undulating waves, it brings unexpected and miserable shipwreck for those sailing by a prosperous gale, while they are neither wary nor watchful.