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
Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost — Homily by Fr. Ermatinger
Translation of the Epistle for the Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost
Marten de Vos, c. 1600
Brethren, I give thanks to my God always for you, for the grace of God that is given you in Jesus Christ, that in all things you are made rich in Him in all utterance and in all knowledge, as the testimony of Christ was confirmed to you so that nothing is wanting to you in any grace, waiting for the manifestation of our Lord Jesus Christ, Who will also confirm you […]
Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost — A Message from St. Pope John Paul II
Vysokie Dechany, Serbia, 4th c.
Translation From the Holy Gospel According to Matthew (9:1-8)
At that time, Jesus entering into a boat, passed over the water and came into His own city. And behold they brought Him one sick of the palsy lying on a bed and Jesus seeing their faith, said to the sick man of the palsy: Be of good heart, son, thy sins are forgiven thee. And behold some of the Scribes said within themselves: He blasphemeth. And Jesus seeing their thoughts, said: Why do you think evil in your hearts? whether is it […]
