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:
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Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Third Sunday After Easter — Homily by Fr. Ermatinger
James Tissot, 1886–94
Translation of the Epistle for the Third Sunday After Easter (I Peter 2:11-19)
Dearly beloved, I beseech you, as strangers and pilgrims, to refrain yourselves from carnal desires which war against the soul, Having your conversation good among the Gentiles: that whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may, by the good works which they shall behold in you, glorify God in the day of visitation.
Be ye subject therefore to every human creature for God’s sake: whether it be […]
Third Sunday After Easter — A Message From St. John Chrysostom
Translation of the Gospel According to John (16:16-22)
At that time. Jesus said to His disciples: A little while, and now you shall not see Me: and again a little while, and you shall see Me: because I go to the Father. Then some of His disciples said one to another: What is this that He saith to us: A little while, and you shall not see Me: and again a little while, and you shall see Me: because I go to the Father? They said therefore: What is this that He saith, A little while? We […]
Funeral Mass — Homily by Fr. Ermatinger
Pinned Post
Master of the Harvard Hannibal,
cir. 1420-30
Translation of the Epistle of Saint Paul to the Thessalonians.
Brethren, we would not have you ignorant concerning those who are asleep, lest you should grieve as others who have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, so with him God will bring those who also have fallen asleep through Jesus. For this, we say to […]