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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:

Western
Culture

Order with Chaos

Spiritual
Growth

Chaos Seeking Order

Traditional
Liturgy

Divine Order Offered
to Restore Order

Spiritual
Combat

Resisting Absolute Chaos

Throughout the Month of September,
Padre Pio Press Cordially Invites Its Readership to Join In Saying:

Litany of Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows


Angelology – Part II – A Lecture Series by Fr. Ermatinger

Angelology: Part II

Pseudo-Dionysius and Intro to St Thomas Aquinas

A Lecture Series by Fr. Ermatinger

The Hierarchy of the Heavens (etching),
Jost Amman, 1579

Angelology: Part I — Pseudo-Dionysius and Celestial Hierarchies: —> Click Here <—

Angelology: Part II — Pseudo-Dionysius and Intro to St Thomas Aquinas:

By |August 8th, 2026|Categories: Audio, Spiritual Growth, Talks|

Angelology – Part I – A Lecture Series by Fr. Ermatinger

Angelology: Part I

Pseudo-Dionysius and Celestial Hierarchies

A Lecture Series by Fr. Ermatinger

The Hierarchy of the Heavens (etching),
Jost Amman, 1579

Angelology: Part I — Pseudo-Dionysius and Celestial Hierarchies: —> Click Here <—

Angelology: Part II — Pseudo-Dionysius and Intro to St Thomas Aquinas: —> Click Here <—

Angelology: Part III — St. Thomas Aquinas on the Angelic Nature and the Intellect: —> […]

By |August 5th, 2026|Categories: Audio, Spiritual Growth, Talks|

Matt 14:22-36 — Homily by Fr. Ermatinger

The Gospel According to Matthew (12:22-26)

Saint Pierre Marche Sur La Mer,
James Tissot, 1886-96

Then he made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up into the hills by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, but the boat by this time was many furlongs distant from the land, beaten by the waves; for the wind was against them. […]

By |August 4th, 2026|Categories: Audio, Homilies, NO|

Tenth Sunday After Pentecost – Homily by Fr. Ermatinger

The Parable of the Pharisee
and the Tax Collector Icon,
Byzantine, Modern

Translation of the Epistle for the Tenth Sunday After Pentecost (1 Cor 12:2-11)

Brethren, You know that, when you were heathens, you went to dumb idols, according as you were led, Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man, speaking by the Spirit of God, saith Anathema to Jesus and no man can say, The Lord Jesus, but by the Holy Ghost. Now there are diversities of graces, but the same Spirit; and there are diversities of ministries, but the same […]

By |August 3rd, 2026|Categories: Audio, Homilies, TLM, Traditional Liturgy|

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