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 Holy Family – A Message From St. Augustine
Translation From the Holy Gospel According to Luke (2:42-52)
When Jesus was twelve years old, they going up into Jerusalem according to the custom of the feast, and having fulfilled the days, when they returned, the Child Jesus remained in Jerusalem, and His parents knew it not. And thinking that He was in the company, they came a day’s journey, and sought Him among their kinsfolk and acquaintances. And not finding Him, they returned into Jerusalem, seeking Him. And it came to pass that after three days they found Him in the Temple, sitting in the midst […]
Sermon for Nuptial Mass in Christmastide — Fr. Ermatinger
Cristobal De Villalpando, cir. 1700-14
Translation of the Epistle of St. Paul to the Ephesians (5:22-33)
Brethren, let wives be subject to their husbands as to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife, as Christ is the head of the Church. He is the savior of His body. Therefore, as the Church is subject to Christ, so also let the wives be to their husbands in all things. Husbands love your wives, as Christ also loved the Church, and delivered Himself up for it, that He might sanctify it, cleansing […]
