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:
During the Month of June, Which is Devoted to the Sacred Heart of Jesus,
Padre Pio Press Invites Its Readership to Join In Saying:
in the morning The Litany of Humility
The Litany of the Sacred Heart at night 
In Reparation for All the Ways He is Blasphemined,
Consolation for All The Times He is Ignored,
and Veneration for All that He Continues to Give to Us.
During the Month of June, Which is
Devoted to the Sacred Heart of Jesus,
Padre Pio Press Invites Its Readership to Join In Saying:
in the morning
The Litany of Humility
:
and at night,
The Litany of the Sacred Heart
In Reparation for
All the Ways He is Blasphemed,
Consolation for All the Times
He is Ignored,
and Veneration for All that
He Continues to Give to Us.
Second Sunday After Epiphany — A Message From Pope Benedict XVI
Marriage at Cana, Jan Steen, 1676
Translation of the Holy Gospel According to John
At that time there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee: and the mother of Jesus was there. And Jesus also was invited, and His disciples, to the marriage. And the wine failing, the mother of Jesus saith to Him: They have no wine. And Jesus saith to her: Woman, what is that to Me and to thee? My hour is not yet come. His mother saith to the waiters: Whatsoever He shall say to you, do ye. Now there were set there six water pots of stone, according to the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or […]
The Goal of The Spiritual Life, Part IV: Meaning and Efficacy of Penance – A Talk by Fr. Ermatinger
- Intro/Prayers: 0:00-1:18
- “Quiz”: 1:18-1:59
- Lord’s First Public Words Were “Repent”: 1:59-3:55
- Programs of Lent: Am I Any Different after 40 Days: 2:44-3:22
- What is Penance For Me?: 3:22-3:55
- Intro/Prayers: 0:00-1:18
- “Quiz”: 1:18-1:59
- Lord’s First Public Words Were “Repent”: 1:59-3:55
- Programs of Lent: Am I Any Different after 40 Days: 2:44-3:22
- What is Penance For Me?: 3:22-3:55
Meaning and Efficacy of Penance
Part IV of a Lecture Series Given by Fr. Ermatinger
