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 August,
Padre Pio Press Cordially Invites Its Readership to Join in Saying:
Litany of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Throughout the Month of September,
Padre Pio Press Cordially Invites Its Readership to Join In Saying:
Litany of Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows
Dedication of St. Michael the Archangel on the 19th Sunday After Pentecost — Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger
Translation of the Epistle for the Feast of the Dedication of St. Michael
In those days God made known the things which must shortly come to pass: and signified, sending by his angel to his servant John, Who hath given testimony to the word of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ, what things soever he hath seen. Blessed is he that readeth and heareth the words of this prophecy: and keepeth those things which are written in it. For the time is at hand. John to […]
The Dedication of St. Michael the Archangel on the 19th Sunday After Pentecost — A Message From St. John Chrysostom
Translation of the Gospel According to St. Matthew
At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, Who, thinkest Thou, is the greater in the kingdom of Heaven? And Jesus calling unto Him a little child, set him in the midst of them, and said, Amen, I say to you, unless you be converted, and become as little children, you shall not enter into the kingdom of Heaven. Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child he is the greater in the kingdom of Heaven: and he that shall receive one such little […]