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All things - [Daily Mass: Grammar School End-of-Year Homily](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/06/08/daily-mass-grammar-school-end-of-year-sermon/) - Pinned Post A Reading from the Holy Gospel According to Mark One of the scribes came to Jesus and asked him, "Which is the first of all the commandments?" Jesus replied, "The first is this: Hear, O Israel! The Lord our God is Lord alone! You shall love the Lord your God with all your - [Daily Mass: Votive Mass of the Holy Eucharist: Sermon for Feast of St. Jacques Berthieu, SJ](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/06/08/daily-mass-votive-mass-of-the-holy-eucharist-sermon-for-feast-of-st-jacques-berthieu-sj/) - A Reading from the Holy Gospel According to John Since it was preparation day, in order that the bodies might not remain on the cross on the sabbath, for the sabbath day of that week was a solemn one, the Jews asked Pilate that their legs be broken and they be taken down. So the - [Daily Mass: Sermon for the Feast of St. Ephrem](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/06/09/daily-mass-feast-of-st-ephrem-fr-ermatinger/) - A Reading From the Holy Gospel According to Luke Jesus said to his disciples: "A good tree does not bear rotten fruit, nor does a rotten tree bear good fruit. For every tree is known by its own fruit. For people do not pick figs from thornbushes, nor do they gather grapes from brambles. A - [Sermón en la Fiesta de San Efrén  — Padre Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/06/09/sermon-en-la-fiesta-de-san-efren-padre-ermatinger/) - Sin Transcripción — Padre Ermatinger - [Sermón del Corpus Christi -- Padre Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/06/12/sermon-del-corpus-christi-padre-ermatinger/) - Lectura del Santo Evangelio Según San Juan En aquel tiempo, Jesús dijo a los judíos: "Yo soy el pan vivo que ha bajado del cielo; el que coma de este pan vivirá para siempre. Y el pan que yo les voy a dar es mi carne para que el mundo tenga vida". Entonces los judíos - [Daily Mass: Sermon for the Feast of St. Anthony of Padua](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/06/13/daily-mass-feast-of-st-anthony-of-padua/) - Pinned Post A Reading from the Holy Gospel Luke The Lord Jesus appointed seventy-two other disciples whom he sent ahead of him in pairs to every town and place he intended to visit. He said to them, "The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few; so ask the master of the harvest to send - [Sermón en la fiesta de Santa Lidwina -- Padre Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/06/14/sermon-en-la-fiesta-de-santa-lidwina-padre-ermatinger/) - Lectura del Santo Evangelio Según San Mateo En aquel tiempo, Jesús dijo a sus discípulos: "No crean que he venido a abolir la ley o los profetas; no he venido a abolirlos, sino a darles plenitud. Yo les aseguro que antes se acabarán el cielo y la tierra, que deje de cumplirse hasta la más - [Daily Mass: Homily for Thursday of the 10th Week of Ordinary Time](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/06/15/daily-mass-homily-for-thursday-of-the-10th-week-of-ordinary-time/) - A Reading From the Holy Gospel According to Matthew Jesus said to his disciples: "I tell you, unless your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will not enter into the Kingdom of heaven. "You have heard that it was said to your ancestors, You shall not kill; and whoever kills will be - [Sermón para el Undécimo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario -- Padre Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/06/19/sermon-para-el-undecimo-domingo-del-tiempo-ordinario-padre-ermatinger/) - Lectura del Santo Evangelio Según San Mateo En aquel tiempo, al ver Jesús a las multitudes, se compadecía de ellas, porque estaban extenuadas y desamparadas, como ovejas sin pastor. Entonces dijo a sus discípulos: “La cosecha es mucha y los trabajadores, pocos. Rueguen, por lo tanto, al dueño de la mies que envíe trabajadores a - [Sermon for the 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time -- Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/06/19/sermon-for-the-11th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-fr-ermatinger/) - A Reading from the Holy Gospel According to Matthew At the sight of the crowds, Jesus’ heart was moved with pity for them because they were troubled and abandoned, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few; so ask the master of the harvest - [Feast of Corpus Christi -- Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/06/08/feast-of-corpus-christi-fr-ermatinger/) - Continuation of the Holy Gospel According to John At that time Jesus said to the multitudes of the Jews: My Flesh is meat indeed, and My Blood is drink indeed. He that eateth My Flesh, and drinketh My Blood, abideth in Me, and I in him. As the living Father hath sent Me, and I - [Cómo Hacer la Lectio Divina -- Padre Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/06/06/como-hacer-la-lectio-divina-padre-ermatinger/) - Cómo Hacer la Lectio Divina Una Conferencia Del P. Ermatinger Sin Esquema Pasos para hacer Lectio Divina Prepararnos a la Palabra (Statio) Hacer silencio exterior e interior. Estar en la presencia del Señor, contemplando. Hacer una oración de petición: Humildemente te pedimos a ti, Señor, que eres la luz verdadera y la fuente misma de - [Ven. Louis of Granada on Overcoming Sin](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/06/20/ven-louis-of-granada-on-overcoming-sin-2/) - [A Message from Purgatory](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/06/21/a-message-from-purgatory-29/) - [A Message From Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/06/19/a-message-from-joseph-cardinal-ratzinger/) - [A Prayer to the Immaculate Heart of Mary](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/06/17/a-prayer-to-the-immaculate-heart-of-mary/) - N.B. Prayer is paraphrased from a Homily on the Holy Name of Mary by St. Bernard, found in the Liturgy of the Hours, September 12th, Second Nocturn of Matins. - [A Message from Purgatory](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/06/14/a-message-from-purgatory-28/) - [A Prayer for Eucharistic Revival](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/06/15/a-prayer-for-eucharistic-revival/) - [A Message for the Sacred Heart of Jesus](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/06/16/a-message-for-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus-19/) - [A Message for the Sacred Heart of Jesus](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/05/26/a-message-for-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus-17/) - [A Message for the Sacred Heart of Jesus](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/06/09/a-message-for-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus-18/) - [Ven. Louis of Granada on Overcoming Sin](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/06/13/ven-louis-of-granada-on-overcoming-sin/) - [External Solemnity of Corpus Christi -- A Message From St. Justin Martyr](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/06/11/external-solemnity-of-corpus-christi-a-message-from-st-justin-martyr/) - Translation of the Holy Gospel According to John At that time Jesus said to the multitudes of the Jews: My Flesh is meat indeed, and My Blood is drink indeed. He that eateth My Flesh, and drinketh My Blood, abideth in Me, and I in him. As the living Father hath sent Me, and I - [St. Cyril of Jerusalem On Overcoming Sin](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/06/06/st-cyril-of-jerusalem-on-overcoming-sin/) - [A Message from St. Pope John Paul II](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/06/12/a-message-from-st-pope-john-paul-ii/) - [A Prayer to Our Blessed Mother](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/06/10/a-prayer-to-our-blessed-mother-10/) - [Matt 14:22-36 -- Homily by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/08/04/matt-1422-36-homily-by-fr-ermatinger/) - The Gospel According to Matthew (12:22-26) 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 - [Angelology - Part II - A Lecture Series by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/08/08/angelology-part-ii-a-lecture-series-by-fr-ermatinger-2/) - Angelology: Part II Pseudo-Dionysius and Intro to St Thomas Aquinas A Lecture Series by Fr. Ermatinger Angelology: Part I -- Pseudo-Dionysius and Celestial Hierarchies: ---> Click Here Click Here - [POWERFUL INVOCATION OF PROTECTION](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/08/11/powerful-invocation-of-protection/) - Adoration! Adoration!! Adoration!!!To Thee, O powerful weapon.Adoration! Adoration!! Adoration!!!To Thy Precious Blood.Merciful Agonizing Jesus Christ, pour Your Precious Blood on our souls. Satisfy my thirst and defeat our enemies. Amen. Powerful Blood of salvation, fight the enemy. Powerful Blood of salvation, fight the enemy. Powerful Blood of salvation, fight the enemy. - [Angelology - Part III - A Lecture Series by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/08/12/angelology-part-iii-a-lecture-series-by-fr-ermatinger/) - Pinned Post Angelology: Part III St. Thomas Aquinas on the Angelic Nature and the Intellect A Lecture Series by Fr. Ermatinger Angelology: Part I -- Pseudo-Dionysius and Celestial Hierarchies: ---> Click Here Click Here - [Angelology - Part I - A Lecture Series by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/08/05/angelology-part-i-a-lecture-series-by-fr-ermatinger/) - Angelology: Part I Pseudo-Dionysius and Celestial Hierarchies A Lecture Series by Fr. Ermatinger Angelology: Part I -- Pseudo-Dionysius and Celestial Hierarchies: ---> Click Here Click Here - [](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/08/08/angelology-a-lecture-series-by-fr-ermatinger/) - Angelology A Lecture Series by Fr. Ermatinger Angelology: Part I -- Pseudo-Dionysius and Celestial Hierarchies: ---> Click Here Click Here Click Here - [REPARATION PRAYER TO THE ETERNAL FATHER](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/08/10/reparation-prayer-to-the-eternal-father/) - "All who adore My Precious Blood console My Father Who loves His Son the most. As you adore My Blood, the pains of My Sacred Heart lessen. The Sorrowful Heart of My Mother will also be consoled. Children, adore My Precious Blood always and offer it to My Father for mercy. Hear this prayer. Pray - [A Message from Purgatory](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/08/12/a-message-from-purgatory-182/) - [PRAYER FOR THE CONTROL OF THE TONGUE](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/08/12/prayer-for-the-control-of-the-tongue/) - Dear Holy Spirit, My God. Teach me to speak wisely. Let me avoid useless thoughts and useless conversations. Help me to speak often for You. Grant that my words may never hurt men of goodwill. May My words always bring consolation to those in sorrow and guidance to those in need. Take my lips and - [Prayer to Vanquish Satan and his Agents](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/08/09/prayer-to-vanquish-satan-and-his-agents/) - THE MYSTICAL PRAYERS Of Our Lord Jesus Christ "My children, I drink this cup for your sake . . . rejoice that you are called to this great devotion . . . There is no need for you to fear those numerous populations of the enemy. Children, simply offer the wounds, pains and blood of - [Tenth Sunday After Pentecost - Homily by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/08/03/tenth-sunday-after-pentecost-homily-by-fr-ermatinger-3/) - 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, - [Prayer for the Baptism of Aborted Babies](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/08/08/prayer-for-the-baptism-of-aborted-babies/) - THE MYSTICAL PRAYERS Of Our Lord Jesus Christ "Today the blood of innocent children has filled heaven. Their number is too great, too great . . . the wrath of the Eternal Father is about to fall on mankind...Their blood disturbs My Agonizing Heart and increases My agony...Through this prayer, large numbers of innocent unborn - [A Message on Our Blessed Mother](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/08/08/a-message-on-our-blessed-mother-46/) - [Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost -- A Message From St. Anthony of Padua](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/08/09/eleventh-sunday-after-pentecost-a-message-from-st-anthony-of-padua/) - Translation of the Holy Gospel According to Mark (7:31-37) At that time, Jesus going out to the coasts of Tyre, came by Sidon to the Sea of Galilee, through the midst of the coasts of Decapolis. And they bring to Him one deaf and dumb, and they besought Him that He would lay His hand - [Prayer Against the Sins of the Flesh](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/08/07/prayer-against-the-sins-of-the-flesh/) - THE MYSTICAL PRAYERS Of Our Lord Jesus Christ "Pray much for My youth . . . many will be lost due to (this) sin . . . I was naked in the sight of all men so that you shall defeat and kill the desires of the flesh which lead to this sin of fornication - [Prayer for the Reign of Glory on Earth](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/08/06/prayer-for-the-reign-of-glory-on-earth/) - THE MYSTICAL PRAYERS Of Our Lord Jesus Christ "Children, live the life of your consecration now. You will learn much from Me . . . you will go safely in the hour that is coming . . . you will know when, who, and what to do . . . The manifestation of the Red - [Prayer for Fallen Sheep and Against a Fall in Faith](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/08/05/prayer-for-fallen-sheep-and-against-a-fall-in-faith/) - THE MYSTICAL PRAYERS Of Our Lord Jesus Christ "I envisaged constant abandonment of faith in my people and how they will constantly reject their God and crucify Me daily. The pains grew in intensity when I saw how hard it will be for them to return...Many there were who would stop on the way because - [Como Ganar Almas Para Cristo -- Una Conferencia del Padre Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/07/24/como-ganar-almas-para-cristo-una-conferencia-del-padre-ermatinger/) - Como Ganar Almas Para Cristo Una Conferencia Del P. Ermatinger Sin Esquema ~Padre Ermatinger - [Prayer for Endurance through the Coming Chastisement](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/08/04/prayer-for-endurance-through-the-coming-chastisement/) - THE MYSTICAL PRAYERS Of Our Lord Jesus Christ "My children, pray that this period you are living in now will be shortened. Pray also that your faith will not fail. Be on your guard. Be alert and watch always...Many will give up their faith at the last minute when everything is about to pass . - [Prayer for the Manifestation of the Divine Will](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/08/03/prayer-for-the-manifestation-of-the-divine-will/) - THE MYSTICAL PRAYERS Of Our Lord Jesus Christ "My children, the fight between you and the adversary is coming to its climax now . . . With great determination they have shut a large number of My children down . . . My agony...grew worse and worse when I entered Gethsemane. I looked at my - [A Message for Overcoming Sin](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/08/11/a-message-for-overcoming-sin-94/) - [Prayer for the Sustenance of the Faith](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/08/02/prayer-for-the-sustenance-of-the-faith/) - THE MYSTICAL PRAYERS Of Our Lord Jesus Christ "Many will betray me. I mean those who eat with Me from the same plate and drink with Me from one cup will hand Me over to those that will crucify Me. Listen well, My children, and meditate on these words. For how terrible it will be - [Ninth Sunday after Pentecost -- Homily by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/07/27/ninth-sunday-after-pentecost-homily-by-fr-ermatinger/) - Translation of the Epistle for the Ninth Sunday After Pentecost. Brethren, let us not covet evil things, as they also coveted. Neither become ye idolaters, as some of them: as it is written: The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play. Neither let us commit fornication, as some of them - [Prayer for Release from Ancestral Curses](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/08/01/prayer-for-release-from-ancestral-curses/) - THE MYSTICAL PRAYERS Of Our Lord Jesus Christ "All who are under curses and constantly say this prayer shall be free from their curses. Any family that is suffering from the curse of sins made by their forefathers and makes a 144 day novena through this prayer, will be freed. All who break a covenant - [Tenth Sunday After Pentecost -- A Message From St. John of the Cross](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/08/02/tenth-sunday-after-pentecost-a-message-from-st-john-of-the-cross/) - Translation of the Gospel According to Luke (18:9-14) At that time, Jesus spoke this parable to some who trusted in themselves as just and despised others. Two men went up into the temple to pray: the one was a pharisee, and the other a publican. The pharisee standing, prayed thus with himself: O God, I - [Prayer for Refuge in the Sacred Side of Jesus Christ](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/07/31/prayer-for-refuge-in-the-sacred-side-of-jesus-christ/) - THE MYSTICAL PRAYERS Of Our Lord Jesus Christ "My children, this era is that of darkness. The prince of darkness is ruling the earth. All who belong to the light will suffer great attacks from the enemy . . . this hour is exactly the mirror of the hour of the day I was crucified - [The Anguished Appeals -- The 7th](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/07/29/the-anguished-appeals-the-7th/) - My Son, look up and see how your sins hang Me on the Cross. I am bleeding for love of you. I am sweating for love of you. I am thirsty for love of this needful world. None of you is willing to console Me, rather, you offer Me vinegar when I am thirsty. You - [The Anguished Appeals -- The 6th](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/07/28/the-anguished-appeals-the-6th/) - My son, draw closer to Me and hear My anguished appeal. I am daily looking for someone to console Me and find no one. Look at My agonizing face. Where is the Veronica of the last age? Where is she who will wipe My bloody face and console Me? Is she the one who joins - [A Message from the Sacred Heart of Jesus for the Month of August](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/07/31/a-message-from-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus-for-the-month-of-august/) - [Prayer for the Protection and Unity of the Flock](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/07/30/prayer-for-the-protection-and-unity-of-the-flock/) - THE MYSTICAL PRAYERS Of Our Lord Jesus Christ "With love I offered...the Precious Blood from my sacred feet...for the unity of My Church.I mean all who call on my name. As the nail held my feet together, so it held all my people to become one. My children, whenever you say this prayer you are - [Ninth Sunday After Pentecost -- A Message from St. John of the Cross](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/07/26/ninth-sunday-after-pentecost-a-message-from-st-john-of-the-cross/) - Translation of the Holy Gospel According to Luke (19:41-47) At that time, when Jesus drew near to Jerusalem, seeing the city, He wept over it, saying: If thou also hadst known, and that in this thy day, the things that are to thy peace: but now they are hidden from thy eyes. For the days - [The Anguished Appeals -- The 5th](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/07/27/the-anguished-appeals-the-5th/) - My son, when will the torments of My scourging due to your sins and those of the world end? Why are you scourging Me and at the same time crowning Me with thorns? And thus you are saying, "Let me sin. After, I will go to Confession." I am the agonizing Jesus Whom you constantly - [A Message from St. Augustine](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/08/10/a-message-from-st-augustine-74/) - [A Message from St. Augustine](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/08/03/a-message-from-st-augustine-73/) - [The Anguished Appeals -- The 4th](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/07/26/the-anguished-appeals-the-4th/) - My son, is this how you betray your Master and Savior? Only because of worldly money which perishes in this earthly life that you choose to betray your Master and hand Me over to the cruel men who crucified Me. Son, you are making yourself the Judas of the last age, for how terrible it - [Eighth Sunday After Pentecost — Homily by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/07/20/eighth-sunday-after-pentecost-homily-by-fr-ermatinger-3/) - Translation of the Epistle for the Eighth Sunday After Pentecost (Rom 8:12-17) Brethren: We are debtors, not to the flesh, that we should live according to the flesh, for if you live according to the flesh you will die; but if by the spirit you put to death the deeds of the flesh, you will - [The Anguished Appeals -- The 3rd](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/07/25/the-anguished-appeals-the-3rd/) - My son, I am in your heart, a lonely Gethsemane, where I am watching and no one dares to come and watch with Me even for one hour. You would rather chase the possession of this earthly world even at the risk of perdition, leaving Me alone to suffer. The enemy is fast approaching; they - [St. Mary of Egypt - A Talk by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/07/03/st-mary-of-egypt/) - St. Mary of Egypt A Talk by Fr. Ermatinger ~Fr. Ermetinger - [The Anguished Appeals -- The 2nd](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/07/24/the-anguished-appeals-the-2nd/) - My son, come closer to Me, hear My anguished appeal. For love of you, I offer My Body as a living sacrifice - a Bread of Life for all men. My Blood is a precious drink - the drink of heavenly angels lovingly given to men. My son, I remain for you in the Sacrament - [The Anguished Appeals -- The 1st](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/07/23/the-anguished-appeals-the-1st/) - Where are you, My son? Your Master is looking for you. Come to me! Come nearer and hear My agonizing appeal. My son, there once was a Man who had many sheep. He looked after them and shepherded them well. Whenever they were thirsty, He led them to a spring of flowing water to satisfy - [The Anguished Appeals -- Introduction](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/07/22/the-anguished-appeals-introduction/) - Lord Jesus Christ, throughout history You are leading us back to the Almighty Father. We are immensely grateful. We appreciate Your love. We remember with heartfelt sorrow, our weaknesses, sins, and all Your suffering in this noble task. Can we lessen it? We pray You, help us to do it by our style of life. - [Adoration Hymn](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/07/21/adoration-hymn/) - HymnJesus in the Holy Eucharist,For Your endurance, we give You thanks,And pray for the grace to amend. Jesus in the Holy Eucharist,May we not sin, to give You joy,And bring peace to us in life. Jesus in the Holy Eucharist,True to Your name, you are holy,Let this world remain Your own. Jesus in the Holy - [Adoration Prayer VII](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/07/20/adoration-prayer-vii-2/) - O loving Jesus Christ, Whose mercy is endless, how can we express our love for You? You made Your most Precious Blood the drink of the heavenly angels. We praise You, O most Precious Blood. We worship You, O most Precious Blood. We adore You, O most Precious Blood. All creatures adore the most Precious - [A Message on Our Blessed Mother](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/08/01/a-message-on-our-blessed-mother-45/) - [A Message on Our Blessed Mother](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/07/25/a-message-on-our-blessed-mother-44/) - [A Message on the Sacred Heart of Jesus](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/07/24/a-message-on-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus-58/) - [A Message on the Sacred Heart of Jesus](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/07/31/a-message-on-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus-54/) - [Adoration Prayer VII](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/07/19/adoration-prayer-vii/) - O loving Jesus Christ, Whose mercy is endless, we adore Your Agonizing Heart which bears great pains and sorrows for the salvation of man; Sacrificial Lamb, Son of God and Son of the Virgin Mary, God and Man. The wicked men of the world pierced Your Sacred Side. Blood and water mingled and flowed which - [Seventh Sunday After Pentecost -- Homily by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/07/13/seventh-sunday-after-pentecost-homily-by-fr-ermatinger/) - Translation of the Epistle for the Seventh Sunday After Pentecost (Rom 6:19-23) Brethren: I speak a human thing, because of the infirmity of your flesh; for as you have yielded your members to serve uncleanness and iniquity for iniquity, so now yield your members to serve justice unto sanctification. For when you were the servants - [Adoration Prayer VI](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/07/18/adoration-prayer-vi/) - O loving Jesus Christ Whose mercy is endless, we adore Your Agonizing Heart which bears great pains and sorrows for the salvation of man; merciful Lamb of God, Son of God and Son of the Virgin Mary, God and Man. In humility You accepted the Cross of the salvation of the world. You humbly straightened - [Adoration Prayer V](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/07/17/adoration-prayer-v/) - O loving Jesus Christ, Whose mercy is endless, we adore Your Agonizing Heart which bears great pains and sorrows for the salvation of man; spotless Lamb of God, Son of God and Son of the Virgin Mary, God and Man. In humility You received the Cross of salvation and made Your way to Calvary. There, - [Eighth Sunday After Pentecost -- A Message from Pope Benedict XVI](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/07/19/eighth-sunday-after-pentecost-a-message-from/) - Translation of the Holy Gospel According to Luke (16:1-9) At that time, Jesus said to His disciples this parable: There was a certain man, who had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he had wasted his goods; and he called him, and said to him: How is it that I hear - [A Message About Our Blessed Mother](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/07/18/a-message-about-our-blessed-mother-5/) - [Adoration Prayer IV](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/07/16/adoration-prayer-iv/) - O loving Jesus Christ, Whose mercy is endless, we adore Your Agonizing Heart which bears great pains and sorrows for the salvation of man. O most meek Lamb of God, Son of God and Son of the Virgin Mary, God and Man. Your Sacred Head was crowned with thorns. The Temple of Divine Wisdom was - [A Message on the Sacred Heart of Jesus](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/07/17/a-message-on-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus-53/) - [Life Everlasting by Fr. Reginald Garrigou-Lagrange, O.P.](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/07/16/life-everlasting-by-fr-reginald-garrigou-lagrange-o-p/) - [Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/06/03/introduction-to-the-devout-life-by-st-francis-de-sales/) - [The Art of Dying Well by St. Robert Bellarmine](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/06/03/the-art-of-dying-well-by-st-robert-bellarmine/) - [The Way of Salvation and of Perfection by St. Alphonsus de Liguori](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/06/03/the-way-of-salvation-and-of-perfection-by-st-alphonsus-de-liguori/) - [Humility of Heart by Fr. Cajetan Mary da Bergamo](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/06/03/humility-of-heart-by-fr-cajetan-mary-da-bergamo/) - The best book on the virtue of humility. ~Fr. Ermatinger - [Feast of St. Veronica Giuliani -- Homily by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/07/09/feast-of-st-veronica-giuliani-homily-by-fr-ermatinger/) - Translation of the Holy Gospel for the Feast of St. Veronica Giuliani (Matt 25:1-12) At that time Jesus spoke to his disciples this parable: The kingdom of heaven shall be like to ten virgins, who taking their lamps went out to meet the bridegroom and the bride. And five of them were foolish, and five - [Adoration Prayer III](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/07/15/adoration-prayer-iii/) - O loving Jesus Christ, Whose mercy is endless, we adore Your Agonizing Heart which bears great pains and sorrows for the salvation of man; gentle Lamb of God, Son of God and Son of the Virgin Mary, God and Man. You allowed Your Sacred Body to be tied and scourged at the pillar in order - [Adoration Prayer II](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/07/14/adoration-prayer-ii/) - O loving Jesus Christ, Whose mercy is endless, we adore Your Agonizing Heart which bears great pains and sorrows for the salvation of man; Divine Lamb of God, Son of God and Son of the Virgin Mary, God and Man. You who suffered sorrowfully for the love of mankind; Who in great fear and anguish - [The Ladder of Divine Ascent by St. John Climacus](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/07/13/the-ladder-of-divine-ascent-by-st-john-climacus/) - [TREATISE ON PURGATORY -- by St. Catherine of Genoa](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/11/12/treatise-on-purgatory-by-st-catherine-of-genoa/) - Join Padre Pio Press in Reading Attentively Saint Catherine of Genoa's short work on Purgatory. Full Text is Posted CHAPTER I STATE OF THE SOULS IN PURGATORY, HOW THEY ARE FREE FROM ALL SELF-LOVE This holy soul, yet in the flesh, found herself placed in the purgatory of God's burning love, which consumed and purified - [Fundamentals of Catholic Dogma -- Ludwig Ott](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/06/01/fundamentals-of-catholic-dogma-ludwig-ott/) - We have the Catechism of the Council of Trent and John Paul II's Catechism of the Catholic Church, which have proven to be excellent sources. But rather than a reference book, Ludwig Ott's Fundamentals of Catholic Dogma is a brilliant and comprehensive course in theology. Drawing from Scripture, Tradition, and perennial Magisterium, Ott lays out - [Spiritual Theology -- Fr. Jordan Aumann O.P.](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/06/01/spiritual-theology-fr-jordan-aumann-o-p/) - The mainstays for sound spiritual theology over the last 100 years have always been Tanquerey and Garrigou- Lagrange. And I highly recommend them. But Fr Auman has distilled what they've taught down to a more digestible size and translates them into easier to comprehend language for those who are somewhat new to this area of - [A Manual of Moral Theology, vols 1-2 by Rev. Thomas Slater, S.J.](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/06/01/a-manual-of-moral-theology-vols-1-2-by-rev-thomas-slater-s-j/) - Fr. Slater’s classic contains the principles one needs to apply to moral questions and equips the Catholic reader with sound and clear explanations for our Faith lived out. ~Fr. Ermatinger - [The Spiritual Life by Rev. Adolphe Tanquerey, S.S.](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/06/01/the-spiritual-life-by-rev-adolphe-tanquerey-s-s/) - [The Three Ages of the Interior Life by Rev. Garrigou-Lagrange, O.P.](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/06/01/the-three-ages-of-the-interior-life-by-rev-garrigou-lagrange-o-p/) - [THE IDEAL OF REPARATION by Raoul Plus, S.J.](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/06/02/the-ideal-of-reparation-by-raoul-plus-s-j/) - [The Ways of Mental Prayer by Abbot Dom Vitalis Lehodey, O.C.R.](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/06/02/the-ways-of-mental-prayer-by-abbot-dom-vitalis-lehodey-o-c-r/) - [The Way of Divine Love by Sister Josefa Menéndez, RSCJ](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/06/02/the-way-of-divine-love-by-sister-josefa-menendez-rscj/) - [The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/06/02/the-practice-of-the-presence-of-god-by-brother-lawrence/) - [Treatise on the Love of God by St. Francis de Sales](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/06/03/treatise-on-the-love-of-god-by-st-francis-de-sales/) - [The Imitation of Christ by Thomas à Kempis](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/06/03/the-imitation-of-christ-by-thomas-a-kempis/) - [The Preaching of the Beatitudes by Fr. Henry James Coleridge, S.J.](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/06/06/the-preaching-of-the-beatitudes-by-fr-henry-james-coleridge-s-j/) - [The Cloud of the Unknowing](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/06/08/the-cloud-of-the-unknowing/) - [The Soul of the Apostolate by Dom Jean-Baptiste Chautard O.C.S.O.](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/06/11/the-soul-of-the-apostolate-by-dom-jean-baptiste-chautard-o-c-s-o/) - [THE LADDER OF FOUR RUNGS by Guigo II](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/06/11/the-ladder-of-four-rungs-by-guigo-ii-2/) - [Adoration Prayer I](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/07/13/adoration-prayer-i/) - Almighty and Eternal Father, the magnitude of Your love for us is reflected fully in the gift of Your only-begotten Son to humanity. He is not only equal to You but one with You. We are indebted to You and it stares us in the face. Obviously, we cannot pay You commensurately. But we are - [A Message for Overcoming Sin](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/08/04/a-message-for-overcoming-sin-93/) - [A Message for Overcoming Sin](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/07/28/a-message-for-overcoming-sin-92/) - [A Message for Overcoming Sin](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/07/21/a-message-for-overcoming-sin-91/) - [A Message for Overcoming Sin](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/07/14/a-message-for-overcoming-sin-90/) - [Seventh Sunday After Pentecost - Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2024/07/08/seventh-sunday-after-pentecost-sermon-by-fr-ermatinger/) - Translation of the Epistle for the Seventh Sunday After Pentecost Brethren: I speak in a human way because of the weakness of your flesh; for as you yielded your members as slaves of uncleanness and iniquity unto iniquity, so now yield your members as slaves of justice unto sanctification. For when you were slaves of - [Sixth Sunday After Pentecost -- Homily by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/07/06/sixth-sunday-after-pentecost-homily-by-fr-ermatinger-2/) - Translation of the Epistle for the Sixth Sunday After Pentecost (Rom 6:3-11) Brethren: All we who have been baptized into Christ Jesus have been baptized into His death. For we were buried with Him by means of Baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ has arisen from the dead through the glory of - [CONSOLATION PRAYERS To the Agonizing Jesus Christ (V)](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/07/11/consolation-prayers-to-the-agonizing-jesus-christ-v/) - PRAYER: O good and merciful Jesus Christ, Who offered Himself as a sacrificial lamb for the salvation of mankind, we console You. In humility You surrendered to the Jewish soldiers who dragged You like a criminal, mercilessly to the merciless, O good God, to be judged by man. We console You, O Agonizing Jesus Christ, for - [CONSOLATION PRAYERS To the Agonizing Jesus Christ (IV)](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/07/10/consolation-prayers-to-the-agonizing-jesus-christ-iv/) - PRAYER: O merciful and loving Jesus Christ, You suffered sorrowfully and fearfully in the Garden of Gethsemane. Thus You said, "My soul is sorrowful, even unto death." We console Your Sacred Heart which bears much pain. You suffered scourging at the pillar and crowning with thorns for us to be reconciled with God. Nevertheless, many innocent - [Seventh Sunday After Pentecost -- A Message from St. Pope Gregory the Great](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/07/12/seventh-sunday-after-pentecost-a-message-from-st-pope-gregory-the-great/) - Translation of the Holy Gospel According to Matthew (7:15-21) At that time Jesus said to His disciples: Beware of false prophets, who come to you in the clothing of sheep, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. By their fruits you shall know them. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? Even so - [A Message About Our Blessed Mother](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/07/11/a-message-about-our-blessed-mother-4/) - [A Message About Our Blessed Mother](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/07/04/a-message-about-our-blessed-mother-44/) - [Prayer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/07/10/prayer-to-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus/) - [CONSOLATION PRAYERS To the Agonizing Jesus Christ (III)](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/07/09/consolation-prayers-to-the-agonizing-jesus-christ-iii/) - PRAYER: O loving Jesus Christ, You, Who came into the world to redeem Your people from sin. Oh, the Chief Shepherd Who was treated badly and scornfully by His flock. You came and saw Your people defiling the Holy Temple of Your Father. In your fury, You chased them out of the Holy Temple. But today, - [CONSOLATION PRAYERS To the Agonizing Jesus Christ (II)](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/07/08/consolation-prayers-to-the-agonizing-jesus-christ-ii/) - PRAYER: Eternal Father, You prepared a holy tabernacle, the womb of the Blessed Virgin Mary, for Your only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ. Blessed be the womb which bore the only Son of God. Father, Your begotten Son was born in Bethlehem and laid in a manger because there was no room in the inn for Him and - [CONSOLATION PRAYERS To the Agonizing Jesus Christ (I)](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/07/07/consolation-prayers-to-the-agonizing-jesus-christ-i/) - PRAYER: Eternal Father, when You were about to send Your only-begotten Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, into the world with the aim of saving us and bringing a new paradise into the world through the most Precious Blood, out of love You said, "Whom shall I send? Who will go to redeem My people?" The heavenly - [A Message for Overcoming Sin](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/07/07/a-message-for-overcoming-sin-89/) - [CONSECRATION TO THE PRECIOUS BLOOD OF JESUS CHRIST](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/07/06/consecration-to-the-precious-blood-of-jesus-christ/) - Conscious, merciful Savior, of my nothingness and of Thy sublimity, I cast myself at Thy feet and thank Thee for the many proofs of Thy grace shown unto me, Thy ungrateful creature. I thank Thee especially for delivering me by Thy Precious Blood from the destructive power of Satan. In the presence of my dear - [A Message from St. Augustine](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/07/27/a-message-from-st-augustine-72/) - [A Message from St. Augustine](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/07/20/a-message-from-st-augustine-71/) - [A Message from St. Augustine](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/07/13/a-message-from-st-augustine-70/) - [A Message from St. Augustine](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/07/06/a-message-from-st-augustine-69/) - [A Message from Purgatory](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/08/05/a-message-from-purgatory-177/) - [Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/07/12/litany-of-the-blessed-virgin-mary/) - [The Litany of Loreto] Lord, have mercy._____Christ, have mercy.Lord, have mercy._____Christ, hear us.Christ,_____graciously hear us.God, the Father of Heaven,_____have mercy on us.God the Son, Redeemer of the World,_____have mercy on us.God the Holy Spirit,_____have mercy on us.Holy Trinity, One God,_____have mercy on us.Holy Mary,_____pray for us.Holy Mother of God,_____pray for us.Holy Virgin of Virgins,_____pray for - [The Holy Rosary of Our Lady](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/07/05/the-holy-rosary-of-our-lady/) - The Prayers of the Holy Rosary Introductory Prayers The Sign of the Cross In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. The Apostles' Creed I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of Heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ, His only Son Our Lord, Who was - [CHAPLET OF THE PRECIOUS BLOOD](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/07/04/chaplet-of-the-precious-blood/) - HymnMost Precious Blood of Jesus ChristMost Precious Blood of Jesus ChristMost Precious Blood of Jesus ChristMost Precious Blood of Jesus ChristMost Precious Blood, save the world. Invocation of the Holy SpiritCome, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Your faithful and kindle in them the fire of Your love.Send forth Your Spirit and they shall be - [LITANY OF THE PRECIOUS BLOOD OF JESUS CHRIST (Version II)](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/07/03/litany-of-the-precious-blood-of-jesus-christ-version-ii/) - Lord, have mercy on us,_____Lord, have mercy on us.Christ, have mercy on us,_____Christ, have mercy on us.Lord, have mercy on us,_____Lord, have mercy on us.Christ, hear us,_____Christ, graciously hear us.God, the Father of heaven,_____have mercy on us.God the Son, Redeemer of the world,_____have mercy on us.God, the Holy Spirit,_____have mercy on us.Holy Trinity, One God,_____have - [A Message from the Sacred Heart of Jesus for the First Friday of July](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/07/03/a-message-from-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus-for-the-first-friday-of-july-4/) - [A Message for Mission](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/07/02/a-message-for-mission-50/) - [7 Prayers of Saint Bridget](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/07/02/7-prayers-of-saint-bridget/) - Our Lord made 5 Promises to anyone who recites these 7 prayers daily for 12 years. At the completion, they would have honored each of the 5,480 blows and wounds to Jesus' Body. If a day is missed for a valid reason, they can be made up at the earliest opportunity, and, if the person - [Seventh Sunday After Pentecost -- A Message from St. Catherine of Siena](https://padrepiopress.com/2024/07/07/seventh-sunday-after-pentecost-a-message-from-st-catherine-of-siena/) - Translation of the Holy Gospel According to Matthew At that time Jesus said to His disciples: Beware of false prophets, who come to you in the clothing of sheep, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. By their fruits you shall know them. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? Even so every - [Fourth Sunday After Easter -- A Message From St. John Chrysostom](https://padrepiopress.com/2024/04/28/fourth-sunday-after-easter-a-message-from-st-john-chrysostom/) - Translation of the Gospel According to John At that time Jesus said to His disciples: I go to Him that sent Me: and none of you asketh Me: Whither goest Thou? But because I have spoken these things to you, sorrow hath filled your heart. But I tell you the truth: it is expedient to - [A Message From St. John Cassian](https://padrepiopress.com/2022/02/17/a-message-from-st-john-cassian/) - [A Message From St. Hesychius of Jerusalem](https://padrepiopress.com/2022/03/05/a-message-from-st-hesychius-of-jerusalem-2/) - [St. Augustine, Are "The Elect" In Need of Prayer?](https://padrepiopress.com/2022/04/27/st-augustine-are-the-elect-in-need-of-prayer/) - Question 028. Does this mean that Augustine counts himself among “the elect,” and therefore not in need of prayer? When you find me in these books, pray that I might not fail, but reach perfection. Pray, my son, pray…You would cheat me of great help if you were not to do so. But not only - [St. Augustine, How Do I Do God's Will?](https://padrepiopress.com/2022/08/28/st-augustine-how-do-i-do-gods-will/) - Question 57 Part III What does “Thy will be done” mean? When we pray... that his will be done by us just as it is done by his angels in heaven. from St. Augustine Answers 101 Questions on Prayer by Fr. Ermatinger God’s will is done; it shall be done. He Himself accomplishes it. - [A Prayer for Enthronement of the Sacred Heart](https://padrepiopress.com/2024/05/31/a-prayer-for-enthronement-of-the-sacred-heart/) - [A Prayer for Eucharistic Revival](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/07/06/a-prayer-for-eucharistic-revival-4/) - [Saint Pope John Paul II on Eucharistic Revival](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/06/08/saint-pope-john-paul-ii-on-eucharistic-revival/) - [A Message from Diadochus of Photike](https://padrepiopress.com/2024/12/09/a-message-from-st-diadochus-of-photike/) - [Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica -- An Early Syrian Christian Poem](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/11/09/feast-of-the-dedication-of-the-lateran-basilica-an-early-syrian-christian-poem/) - Translation of the Holy Gospel According to St. Luke (19:1-10) At that time, Jesus entering in, walked through Jericho. And behold there was a man named Zachæus, who was the chief of the publicans, and he was rich; and he sought to see Jesus Who He was, and he could not for the crowd, because - [A Message from St. Jerome](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/12/22/a-message-from-st-jerome/) - But as we do not deny what is written, so we do reject what is not written. We believe that God was born of the Virgin, because we read it. That Mary was married after she brought forth, we do not believe, because we do not read it. Nor do we say this to condemn - [A Message for Overcoming Sin](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/10/21/a-message-for-overcoming-sin-56/) - OTHER VICES and perturbances are known to be uniform and simple, but vainglory is multiple, multiform, and varied, accompanying the warrior to all fronts and everywhere beguiling the victor. For in both habit and form, in speech, in labor, in prayer, in solicitude, in knowledge in obedience, in lowliness, and all besides, it tries to - [A Hymn for Eucharistic Revival](https://padrepiopress.com/2024/02/01/a-hymn-for-eucharistic-revival-8/) - [A Message for Eucharistic Revival](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/05/08/a-message-for-eucharistic-revival-55/) - [Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost — Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/10/06/seventeenth-sunday-after-pentecost-sermon-by-fr-ermatinger/) - Translation of the Epistle for the Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost (Eph 4:1-6) Brethren: I, the prisoner in the Lord, exhort you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you were called, with all humility and meekness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, careful to preserve the unity of the - [Last Sunday After Pentecost -- A Message From St. Paul VI](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/11/23/last-sunday-after-pentecost-a-message-from-2/) - Translation From the Holy Gospel According to Matthew (24:15-35) At that time, Jesus said to His disciples: When you shall see the abomination of desolation which was spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place (he that reads, let him understand:) then they that are in Judea, let them flee to the - [Daily Mass - Sermon for the Feast of Saint Athanasius](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/05/02/daily-mass-sermon-for-the-feast-of-saint-athanasius/) - https://padrepiopress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Ermatinger-05-02-23-Feast-of-St-Athanasius-Sermon.m4a Sermon for the Feast of Saint Athanasius Transcription of Sermon Alleluia, Alleluia. Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven. Allelujah. The Lord be with you. A Reading from the Holy Gospel According to St. Matthew. Jesus said to the Twelve: ‘You will be - [Daily Mass – Sermon for Thursday of the 4th Week of Easter](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/05/04/daily-mass-sermon-for-thursday-of-the-4th-week-of-easter/) - https://padrepiopress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Ermatinger-2023-Thursday-4th-Week-of-Easter.m4a Christ Washing the Feet of the Disciples, Paolo Veronese, cir. 1580s Transcription of Sermon A Reading from the Holy Gospel According to John. When Jesus had washed the disciples' feet, he said to them: "Amen, amen, I say to you, no slave is greater than his master nor any messenger greater than the one - [Daily Mass – Sermon for the First Friday of May of the 4th Week of Easter](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/05/05/daily-mass-sermon-for-the-first-friday-of-may-in-the-4th-week-of-easter/) - https://padrepiopress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Ermatinger-First-Friday-of-May-4th-Week-of-Easter-Sermon.m4a Jesus Carrying the Cross, Schwerin Cathedral, Germany Transcription of Sermon A Reading from the Holy Gospel According to John. Jesus said to His disciples. "Do not let your hearts be troubled. You have faith in God; have faith also in me. In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places. 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Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2022/08/29/twelfth-sunday-after-pentecost-homily-by-fr-ermatinger/) -  Allegory of Religion, Pompeo Girolamo Batoni, 1763-4 Transcription of Audio Translation of a Lesson from the Second Letter of St. Paul the Apostle to the Corinthians for the Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost. Brethren: And such confidence we have, through Christ, towards God. Not that we are sufficient to think any thing of ourselves, - [Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost — Homily by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2022/09/19/fifteenth-sunday-after-pentecost-homily-by-fr-ermatinger/) -  Miracle at Nain, Mario Minniti, c 1620 The Resurrection of Jairus' Daughter, Vasily Polenov,1871 Lazarus Raised from the Dead, Charles Sellier, 1857 Transcription of Audio Translation of the Epistle for the 15th Sunday after Pentecost. Brethren, if we live in the spirit, let us also walk in the - [Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost — Homily by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2022/10/03/seventeenth-sunday-after-pentecost-homily-by-fr-ermatinger/) -  Transcription of Audio Christ Among the Pharisees, Jacob Jordaen, c. 1660-70 Translation of the Epistle for the 17th Sunday after Pentecost Brethren: I plead with you, I, a prisoner for the Lord, to live a life worthy of the calling you have received, with perfect humility and meekness, and with patience, bearing with one - [Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost — Homily by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2022/10/10/eighteenth-sunday-after-pentecost-homily-by-fr-ermatinger/) -  Jesus Healing the Paralytic in Cafarnaum, Sant’Apollinare Nuovo in Ravenna, Italy, 5-6th century Transcription Of Audio Translation of the Epistle for the 18th Sunday After Pentecost 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 - [Twentieth Sunday After Pentecost — Homily by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2022/10/24/twentieth-sunday-after-pentecost-homily-by-fr-ermatinger/) - https://padrepiopress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Ermatinger-10-23-22-Homily-20th-Sunday-After-Pentecost.m4a Healing the Royal Official's Son, Joseph-Marie Vien, 1752 Transcription Of Audio Translation of the Epistle for the Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost Brethren: See how you walk circumspectly, not as unwise, but as wise; redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Wherefore, become not unwise, but understanding what is the will of God. And - [Feast of Christ the King -- Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2022/10/31/feast-of-christ-the-king-sermon-by-fr-ermatinger/) - https://padrepiopress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Ermatinger-10-30-22-Christ-the-King-Sermon.m4a Icon of Christ the King Enthroned Translation of the Epistle of St. Paul to the Colossians for the Feast of the Kingship of Our Lord Jesus Christ Brethren, we give thanks to God the Father, Who hath made us worthy to be partakers of the lot of the saints in light: Who hath delivered - [Homily for a Nuptial Mass -- Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2022/11/03/homily-for-a-nuptial-mass-fr-ermatinger/) - https://padrepiopress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Ermatinger-10-00-22-Nuptial-Mass-Sermon.m4a Homily for a Nuptial Mass October 2022 by Fr. Ermatinger Transcription of Audio Michael and Joanna asked to have this Gospel in which Our Lady has a prominent role, for their Nuptial Mass. Out of the various options that they had, they wanted this Marian theme, which is more than appropriate, for - [Twenty-second Sunday After Pentecost — Homily by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2022/11/07/twenty-second-sunday-after-pentecost-homily-by-fr-ermatinger/) - https://padrepiopress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Ermatinger-11-06-22-22nd-Sunday-after-Pentecost.m4a Render unto Caesar, Maerten de Vos, 1602 Transcription Of Audio A Reading From the Epistle to the Philippians: Brethren, We are confident in the Lord Jesus, that He who hath begun a good work in you, will perfect it unto the day of Christ Jesus. As it is meet for me to think this - [First Sunday of Advent -- Homily by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2022/11/27/first-sunday-of-advent-homily-by-fr-ermatinger/) - Pinned Post https://padrepiopress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Ermatinger-11-28-21-First-Sunday-of-Advent-Homily-1.m4a The Annunciation, Niccolo Bambini Transcription of Homily Reading from the Epistle of blessed Paul, the Apostle to the Romans: Brethren, it is now the hour for you to wake up from sleep because our salvation is closer than when we first accepted the Faith. The night is far gone, the day - [Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception — Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2022/12/09/solemnity-of-the-immaculate-conception-sermon-by-fr-ermatinger/) - https://padrepiopress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Ermatinger-12-08-22-Immaculate-Conception-Sermon.m4a Transcription of Audio Translation for the Epistle for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception From the Book of Proverbs The LORD begot me, the first-born of his ways, the forerunner of his prodigies of long ago; From of old I was poured forth, at the first, before the earth. When there were no depths - [Third Sunday of Advent - Gaudete Sunday — Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2022/12/12/third-sunday-of-advent-gaudete-sunday-sermon-by-fr-ermatinger/) - https://padrepiopress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Ermatinger-12-12-21-Gaudete-Sunday-homily-11.m4a Saviour, Pere Teixidor, ca. 1420-30 Translation of the Epistle for Gaudete Sunday: Brethren, Rejoice in the Lord always: again I say, rejoice. Let your modesty be known to all men: The Lord is nigh. Be nothing solicitous: but in everything, by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your petitions be made known to God. - [Fourth Sunday of Advent — Homily by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2022/12/19/fourth-sunday-of-advent-homily-by-fr-ermatinger/) - https://padrepiopress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Ermatinger-12-18-22-4th-Sunday-of-Advent.m4a Tiberius Julius Caesar, Marble Bust. Translation of the Epistle for the Fourth Sunday of Advent: Brethren, Let a man so account of us as of the ministers of Christ and the dispensers of the mysteries of God. Here now it is required among the dispensers that a man be found faithful. But to me - [Nativity of Our Lord – Christmas Day — Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2022/12/26/nativity-of-our-lord-christmas-day-sermon-by-fr-ermatinger/) - Translation of the Epistle for Christmas Day: God, Who at sundry times and in divers manners spoke in times past to the fathers by the prophets, last of all in these days hath spoken to us by His Son, Whom He hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also He made the world: Who - [Feast of the Circumcision — Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/01/01/feast-of-the-circumcision-sermon-by-fr-ermatinger/) - https://padrepiopress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Ermatinger-01-01-23-Feast-of-the-Circumcision-of-the-Lord-sermon.m4a The Circumcision of Christ, Peter Paul Rubens, 1605 Translation of the Epistle of Titus Dearly beloved: The grace of God our Savior hath appeared to all men, instructing us, that, denying ungodliness and worldly desires, we should live soberly and justly and godly in this world, looking for the blessed hope and coming of - [Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus — Homily by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/01/02/feast-of-the-holy-name-of-jesus-homily-by-fr-ermatinger/) - https://padrepiopress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Ermatinger-2022-01-02-Most-Holy-Name-of-Jesus.m4a The Adoration of the Name of Jesus, Juan de las Roelas, 1604-1605 Translation of the Holy Gospel According to St. Luke At that time after eight days were accomplished, that the Child should be circumcised, His name was called Jesus, which was called by the angel before He was conceived in the womb. The - [Feast of the Holy Family — Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/01/09/feast-of-the-holy-family-sermon-by-fr-ermatinger/) - Pinned Post https://padrepiopress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Ermatinger-01-08-23-Feast-of-the-Holy-Family.m4a Boy Jesus Teaching in the Temple, Side Altar, Church Our Lady Across the Dijle. Translation of the Epistle to the Colossians Brethren, Put ye on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, the bowels of mercy, benignity, humility, modesty, patience: bearing with one another and forgiving one another: even as - [Fourth Sunday After Epiphany — Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/01/30/fourth-sunday-after-epiphany-sermon-by-fr-ermatinger/) - https://padrepiopress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Ermatinger-01-29-23-4th-Sunday-After-Epiphany.m4a Translation of the Epistle to the Romans Brethren: Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth his neighbor hath fulfilled the law. For Thou shalt not commit adultery: Thou shalt not kill: Thou shalt not steal: Thou shalt not bear false witness: Thou shalt not covet: and if - [Septuagesima Sunday — Homily By Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/02/06/septuagesima-sunday-homily-by-fr-ermatinger/) - Translation of the Epistle to the Corinthians Brethren: Know you not that they that run in the race, all run indeed, but one receiveth the prize? So run that you may obtain. And everyone that striveth for the mastery refraineth himself from all things: and they indeed that they may receive a corruptible crown; but - [First Sunday in Lent — Sermon By Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/02/27/first-sunday-in-lent-homily-by-fr-ermatinger/) - https://padrepiopress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Ermatinger-02-26-23-First-Sunday-of-Lent-Sermon.m4a The Threefold Temptation of Christ, St. Wolfgang Altarpiece, 1471–79 Translation of the Epistle to the Corinthians Brethren: We exhort you that you receive not the grace of God in vain. For He saith: In an accepted time have I heard thee, and in the day of salvation have I helped thee. Behold, now is - [Lætáre Sunday (4th Sunday in Lent) — Sermon By Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/03/20/laetare-sunday-4th-sunday-in-lent-sermon-by-fr-ermatinger/) - https://padrepiopress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Ermatinger-03-19-23-Laetare-Sunday-Sermon.m4a Translation of the Epistle to the Galatians Abraham Casting out Hagar and Ishmael, Guercino, 1657 Brethren: it is written that Abraham had two sons; the one by a bond-woman, and the other by a free-woman. But he who was of the bond- woman was born according to the flesh; but he of the - [Passion Sunday (5th Sunday in Lent) — Homily By Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/03/27/passion-sunday-5th-sunday-in-lent-sermon-by-fr-ermatinger/) - Pinned Post https://padrepiopress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Ermatinger-03-26-2023-Passion-Sunday-Sermon.m4a Translation of the Epistle to the Hebrews Christ High Priest and Victim Icon Brethren: Christ being come, a High Priest of the good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is, not of this creation, neither by the blood of goats or of calves, - [Easter Sunday - Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/04/10/easter-sunday-sermon-by-fr-ermatinger/) - https://padrepiopress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Ermatinger-04-10-23-Easter-Sunday.m4a Translation of the Epistle for the Feast of Easter Brethren, purge out the old leaven, that you may be a new paste, as you are unleavened: for Christ our Pasch is sacrificed. Therefore let us feast, not with the old leaven, nor with the leaven of malice and wickedness, but with the unleavened bread - [Sermon for a Nuptial Mass -- Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/04/17/sermon-for-a-nuptial-mass-fr-ermatinger/) - https://padrepiopress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Ermatinger-04-15-23-Nuptial-Mass-Sermon.m4a Translation of the Epistle of St. Peter: Dearly beloved, laying away all malice and all guile and dissimulations and envies and all detractions, As newborn babes, desire the rational milk without guile, that thereby you may grow unto salvation: If so be you have tasted that the Lord is sweet. Unto whom coming, as - [Sermon for the Solemnity of The Most Holy Trinity -- Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/06/05/sermon-for-the-solemnity-of-the-most-holy-trinity-fr-ermatinger/) - A Reading From the Gospel According to John God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved - [Fifth Sunday After Pentecost — Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/07/03/fifth-sunday-after-pentecost-sermon-by-fr-ermatinger/) - Translation of the Holy Gospel According to Matthew At that time Jesus said to His disciples: Except your justice abound more than that of the Scribes and Pharisees, you shall not enter into the kingdom of Heaven. You have heard that it was said to them of old: Thou shalt not kill and whosoever shall - [Feast of St. Veronica Giuliani and 6th Sunday After Pentecost — Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/07/10/feast-of-st-veronica-giuliani-and-6th-sunday-after-pentecost-sermon-by-fr-ermatinger/) - Translation of the Holy Gospel According to Mark At that time, when there was a great multitude with Jesus, and they had nothing to eat, calling His disciples together, He saith to them: I have compassion on the multitude, for behold they have now been with Me three days, and have nothing to eat and - [Eighth Sunday After Pentecost — Homily by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/07/24/eighth-sunday-after-pentecost-homily-by-fr-ermatinger-2/) - Translation of the Epistle for the Eighth Sunday After Pentecost Brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh; for if you live according to the flesh, you shall die but if by the Spirit you mortify the deeds of the flesh, you shall live. For whoever are led by - [Transfiguration of Our Lord -- Homily by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/08/07/transfiguration-of-our-lord-homily-by-fr-ermatinger/) - Translation of the Epistle for the Feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord For we have not by following artificial fables, made known to you the power, and presence of our Lord Jesus Christ; but we were eyewitnesses of his greatness. For he received from God the Father, honour and glory: this voice coming down - [Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost -- Homily by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/08/14/eleventh-sunday-after-pentecost-homily-by-fr-ermatinger/) - Translation of the Epistle for the Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost Brethren: I recall to your minds the Gospel that I preached to you, which also you received, wherein also you stand, through which also you are being saved, if you hold it fast, as I preached it to you - unless you have believed to - [Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost --Homily by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/08/21/twelfth-sunday-after-pentecost-homily-by-fr-ermatinger-2/) - Translation of the Epistle for the Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost Brethren, Such confidence we have through Christ towards God. Not that we are sufficient to think anything of ourselves, as of ourselves: but our sufficiency is from God. Who also hath made us fit ministers of the new testament, not in the letter, but in - [Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost –Homily by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/08/28/thirteenth-sunday-after-pentecost-homily-by-fr-ermatinger/) - Translation of the Holy Gospel According to Luke At that time, as Jesus was going to Jerusalem, He passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee: and as He entered into a certain town, there met Him ten men that were lepers, who stood afar off, and lifted up their voice, saying: Jesus, Master, have - [Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost -- Homily by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/09/04/fourteenth-sunday-after-pentecost-homily-by-fr-ermatinger/) - Translation of the Epistle for the 14th Sunday After Pentecost Brethren, walk in the spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lusts of the flesh: for the flesh lusts against the spirit, and the spirit against the flesh; for these are contrary one to another; so that you do not the things that you would. - [Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost -- Homily by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/09/11/fifteenth-sunday-after-pentecost-homily-by-fr-ermatinger-2/) - Translation of the Epistle for the 15th Sunday After Pentecost Brethren, if we live in the spirit, let us also walk in the spirit. Let us not be made desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another. Brethren, and if a man be overtaken in any fault, you, who are spiritual, instruct such - [Nineteenth Sunday After Pentecost -- Homily from Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/10/09/nineteenth-sunday-after-pentecost-time-homily-from-fr-ermatinger/) - Translation of the Epistle for the Nineteenth Sunday After Pentecost Brethren, Be ye renewed in the spirit of your mind, and put on the new man, who according to God, is created in justice and holiness of truth. Wherefore, putting away lying, speak ye the truth every man with his neighbor, for we are members - [Feast of Christ the King -- Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/10/30/feast-of-christ-the-king-sermon-by-fr-ermatinger-2/) - Translation of the Epistle for the Feast of Christ the King Brethren, we give thanks to God the Father, Who hath made us worthy to be partakers of the lot of the saints in light: Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of the Son of - [Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost - Homily by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/11/06/twenty-third-sunday-after-pentecost-homily-by-fr-ermatinger/) - Translation of the Epistle for the 23rd Sunday After Pentecost Brethren, be followers of me, and observe them who walk so as you have our model. For many walk, of whom I have told you often (and now tell you weeping), that they are enemies of the cross of Christ; whose end is destruction, whose - [Sixth Supplementary Sunday After Epiphany - Homily by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/11/20/sixth-supplementary-sunday-after-epiphany-homily-by-fr-ermatinger/) - Translation of the Epistle for the 6th Sunday After Epiphany Brethren: We give thanks to God always for you all, making a remembrance of you in our prayers without ceasing, being mindful of the work of your faith and labor and charity, and of the enduring of the hope of our Lord Jesus Christ before - [24th and Last Sunday after Pentecost - Homily by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/11/27/24th-and-last-sunday-after-pentecost-homily-by-fr-ermatinger/) - Translation From the Holy Gospel According to Matthew At that time, Jesus said to his disciples, "When you see the abominable and destructive thing which the prophet Daniel foretold standing upon holy ground,” (the reader will take note) "then those in Judea must flee to the mountains. If a man is on the roof of - [First Sunday of Advent - Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/12/04/first-sunday-of-advent-sermon-by-fr-ermatinger/) - Translation of the Gospel for the First Sunday of Advent At that time Jesus said to his disciples, "There will be signs in the sun and moon and stars and upon the earth distress of nations bewildered by the roaring of sea and waves, men fainting for fear and for expectation of the things that - [Second Sunday of Advent - Homily by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/12/11/second-sunday-of-advent-homily-by-fr-ermatinger/) - Translation of the Epistle of St. Paul to the Romans for the Second Sunday of Advent Brethren, What things soever were written, were written for our learning: that, through patience and the comfort of the Scriptures, we might have hope. Now the God of patience and of comfort grant you to be of one mind - [Christmas Day Mass - Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/12/25/christmas-day-mass-sermon-by-fr-ermatinger/) - Pinned Post Translation for the Epistle for Christmas Day God, Who at sundry times and in divers manners spoke in times past to the fathers by the prophets Whom He hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also He made the world: Who being the brightness of His glory and the figure of His - [Sunday Within the Octave of Christmas -- Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2024/01/01/sunday-within-the-octave-of-christmas-sermon-by-fr-ermatinger/) - Translation of the Epistle for the Sunday Within the Octave of Christmas Brethren, As long as the heir is a child, he differs nothing from a servant, though he be lord of all: but is under tutors and governors until the time appointed by the father: so we also, when we were children, were serving - [Feast of the Circumcision -- Homily by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2024/01/02/feast-of-the-circumcision-homily-by-fr-ermatinger/) - Translation of the Epistle for the Feast of the Circumcision Beloved: The grace of God our Savior has appeared to all men, instructing us, in order that, rejecting ungodliness and worldly lusts, we may live temperately and justly and piously in this world; looking for the blessed hope and glorious coming of our great God - [Feast of the Holy Family - Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2024/01/08/feast-of-the-holy-family-sermon-by-fr-ermatinger-2/) - Translation of the Epistle for the Feast of the Holy Family Brethren: Put on, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, a heart of mercy, kindness, humility, meekness, patience. Bear with one another and forgive one another, if anyone has a grievance against any other; even as the Lord has forgiven you, so also do - [Third Sunday After Epiphany -- Homily by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2024/01/22/third-sunday-after-epiphany-homily-by-fr-ermatinger/) - Translation of the Epistle for the Third Sunday after Epiphany Brethren: Be not wise in your own conceits. To no man rendering evil for evil: providing good things not only in the sight of God, but also in the sight of all men. If it be possible, as much as is in you, have peace - [Sexagesima Sunday — Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2024/02/05/sexagesima-sunday-sermon-by-fr-ermatinger/) - Continuation of the Holy Gospel According to Saint Luke At that time, when a very great multitude was gathered together and hastened out of the cities unto Jesus, He spoke by a similitude: The sower went out to sow his seed: and as he sowed, some fell by the wayside, and it was trodden down, - [Second Sunday of Lent - Homily by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2024/02/26/second-sunday-of-lent-homily-by-fr-ermatinger/) - Translation of the Epistle for the Second Sunday of Lent Brethren: Even as you have learned from us how you ought to walk and to please God -- as, indeed, you are walking -- we beseech and exhort you in the Lord Jesus to make even greater progress. For you know what precepts I have - [Third Sunday of Lent - Homily by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2024/03/04/third-sunday-of-lent-homily-by-fr-ermatinger-2/) - Translation of the Epistle for the Third Sunday of Lent Brethren: Be followers of God, as most dear children: and walk in love, as Christ also had loved us, and had delivered Himself for us, an oblation and a sacrifice to God for an odor of sweetness. But fornication, and all uncleanness or covetousness, let - [Passion Sunday (5th Sunday of Lent) — Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2024/03/18/passion-sunday-5th-sunday-of-lent-sermon-by-fr-ermatinger/) - Translation of the Epistle for Passion Sunday Brethren: When Christ appeared as high priest of the good things to come, He entered once for all through the greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made by hands – that is, not of this creation, – nor again by virtue of blood of goats and calves, but - [Easter Sunday - Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2024/04/01/easter-sunday-sermon-by-fr-ermatinger-2/) - Translation of the Epistle for Easter Sunday Brethren, purge out the old leaven, that you may be a new dough, as you really are without leaven. For Christ, our passover, has been sacrificed. Therefore, let us keep festival, not with the old leaven, nor with the leaven of malice and wickedness, but with the unleavened - [Second Sunday After Easter -- Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2024/04/15/second-sunday-after-easter-sermon-by-fr-ermatinger/) - Translation of the Epistle for the Second Sunday After Easter Dearly beloved, Christ suffered for us, leaving you an example, that you should follow His steps who did no sin, neither was guile found in His mouth. Who when He was reviled, did not revile: when He suffered, He threatened not, but delivered Himself to - [Fourth Sunday After Easter — Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2024/04/29/fourth-sunday-after-easter-sermon-by-fr-ermatinger/) - Translation of the Epistle for the Fourth Sunday After Easter Beloved: Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of Lights, with whom there is no change nor shadow of alteration. Of His own will He has begotten us by the word of truth, that we might be, - [Fifth Sunday after Easter - Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2024/05/06/fifth-sunday-after-easter-sermon-by-fr-ermatinger/) - Translation of the Epistle for the Fifth Sunday after Easter Dearly beloved, be ye doers of the word and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves, For if a man be a hearer of the word and not a doer, he shall be compared to a man beholding his own countenance in a glass: for - [Sixth Sunday After Pentecost -- Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2024/07/01/sixth-sunday-after-pentecost-sermon-by-fr-ermatinger/) - Translation of the Epistle for the Sixth Sunday after Pentecost Brethren, all we who are baptized in Christ Jesus are baptized in His death. For we are buried together with Him by baptism unto death; that as Christ is risen from the dead by the glory of the Father, so we also may walk in - [Solemnity of Pentecost — Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2024/05/20/solemnity-of-pentecost-sermon-by-fr-ermatinger-2/) - Translation of the Epistle for the Feast of Pentecost When the days of Pentecost were drawing to a close, they were all together in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a violent wind coming, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. And there appeared to them - [Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus -- Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2024/06/08/feast-of-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus-sermon-by-fr-ermatinger/) - Translation of the Epistle for the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Brethren, To me, the least of all the Saints, is given this grace, to preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ: and to enlighten all men, that they may see what is the dispensation of the mystery which hath been - [Third Sunday after Pentecost -- Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2024/06/10/third-sunday-after-pentecost-sermon-by-fr-ermatinger/) - Translation of the Epistle for the Third Sunday after Pentecost Dearly Beloved, Be you humbled under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in the time of visitation; casting all your care upon Him, for He hath care of you. Be sober and watch, because your adversary, the devil, as, a roaring - [Fourth Sunday After Pentecost -- Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2024/06/17/fourth-sunday-after-pentecost-sermon-by-fr-ermatinger/) - Translation of the Epistle for the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost Brethren: I reckon that the sufferings of the present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory to come that will be revealed in us. For the eager longing of creation awaits the revelation of the sons of God. For creation was made - [Eight Sunday After Pentecost – Sermon from Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2024/07/15/eight-sunday-after-pentecost-sermon-from-fr-ermatinger/) - Translation of the Epistle for the Eighth Sunday after Pentecost Brethren, We are debtors, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh; for if you live according to the flesh, you shall die but if by the Spirit you mortify the deeds of the flesh, you shall live. For whosoever are led by - [Tenth Sunday After Pentecost -- Homily by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2024/07/29/tenth-sunday-after-pentecost-homily-by-fr-ermatinger-2/) - Translation of the Epistle for the Tenth Sunday After Pentecost 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, - [Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost -- Homily by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2024/08/12/twelfth-sunday-after-pentecost-homily-by-fr-ermatinger-3/) - Translation of the Epistle for the 12th Sunday After Pentecost Brethren, Such confidence we have through Christ towards God. Not that we are sufficient to think anything of ourselves, as of ourselves: but our sufficiency is from God. Who also hath made us fit ministers of the new testament, not in the letter, but in - [The Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary -- Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2024/08/15/the-feast-of-the-assumption-of-the-blessed-virgin-mary-sermon-by-fr-ermatinger/) - Translation of the Gospel According to St. Luke At that time: Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost. And she cried out with a loud voice and said: Blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb. And whence is this to me that the mother of my Lord should come - [Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost -- Homily by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2024/08/19/thirteenth-sunday-after-pentecost-homily-by-fr-ermatinger-2/) - Translation of the Epistle for the 13th Sunday After Pentecost Brethren, To Abraham were the promises made, and to his seed. He saith not: And to his seeds, as of many; but as of one: And to thy seed, which is Christ. Now this I say, that the testament which was confirmed by God, the - [Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost -- Homily by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2024/08/26/fourteenth-sunday-after-pentecost-homily-by-fr-ermatinger-2/) - Translation of the Epistle for the 14th Sunday After Pentecost Brethren, walk in the spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lusts of the flesh: for the flesh lusts against the spirit, and the spirit against the flesh; for these are contrary one to another; so that you do not the things that you would. - [Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost -- Homily by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2024/09/02/fifteenth-sunday-after-pentecost-homily-by-fr-ermatinger-3/) - Translation of the Epistle for the Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost Brethren: If we live by the Spirit, by the Spirit let us walk. Let us not become desirous of vainglory, provoking one another, envying one another. Brethren, even if a person is caught doing something wrong, you who are spiritual instruct such a one in - [Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost -- Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2024/09/23/eighteenth-sunday-after-pentecost-sermon-by-fr-ermatinger/) - Translation of the Epistle for the 18th Sunday After Pentecost Brethren: I give thanks to my God always concerning you for the grace of God which was given you in Christ Jesus, because in everything you have been enriched in Him, in all utterance and in all knowledge; even as the witness to the Christ - [Dedication of St. Michael the Archangel on the 19th Sunday After Pentecost -- Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2024/09/30/dedication-of-st-michael-the-archangel-on-the-19th-sunday-after-pentecost-sermon-by-fr-ermatinger/) - Translation of the Epistle for the Feast of the Dedication of St. Michael In those days God made known the things which must shortly come to pass: and signified, sending by his angel to his servant John, Who hath given testimony to the word of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ, what things soever - [Twentieth Sunday After Pentecost -- Homily by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2024/10/07/twentieth-sunday-after-pentecost-homily-by-fr-ermatinger-2/) - Translation of the Epistle for the 20th Sunday After Pentecost Brethren: Keep careful watch over your conduct. Do not act like fools, but like wise men make the most of every opportunity, for these are evil days. Therefore do not be thoughtless; but know how to discern the will of the Lord. Do not get - [Twenty-First Sunday After Pentecost -- Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2024/10/14/twenty-first-sunday-after-pentecost-sermon-by-fr-ermatinger/) - Translation of the Epistle for the 21st Sunday After Pentecost Brethren, be strengthened in the Lord, and in the might of His power. Put you on the armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the deceits of the devil. For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against principalities - [Twenty-Second Sunday After Pentecost -- Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2024/10/21/twenty-second-sunday-after-pentecost-sermon-by-fr-ermatinger/) - Translation of the Epistle for the 22nd Sunday After Pentecost Brethren, I am convinced in the Lord Jesus, that he, who has begun a good work in you, will bring it to perfection until the day of Christ Jesus; and I have the right so to feel about you all because I have you in - [Feast of Christ the King - Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2024/10/28/feast-of-christ-the-king-sermon-by-fr-ermatinger-3/) - Translation of the Epistle for the Feast of Christ the King Brethren, giving thanks to God the Father, Who hath made us worthy to be partakers of the lot of the saints in light: Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of the Son of His - [Twenty-Fourth Sunday After Pentecost (4th Sunday After Epiphany Resumned) -- Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2024/11/04/twenty-fourth-sunday-after-pentecost-4th-sunday-after-epiphany-resumned-sermon-by-fr-ermatinger/) - Translation for the Epistle of the 24th Sunday after Pentecost / Fourth Sunday After Epiphany Resumed Brethren: Owe no man anything except to love one another; for you who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the Law. For thou shalt not commit adultery. Thou shalt not kill. Thou shalt not steal. Thou shalt not bear false - [Fifth Sunday After Epiphany Resumed -- Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2024/11/11/fifth-sunday-after-epiphany-resumed-sermon-by-fr-ermatinger/) - Translation for the Epistle for the Fifth Sunday After Epiphany resumed. Brethren: Put ye on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, the bowels of mercy, benignity, humility, modesty, patience: bearing with one another and forgiving one another, if any have a complaint against another: even as the Lord hath forgiven you, so - [Sixth Sunday After Epiphany Resumed -- Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2024/11/18/sixth-sunday-after-epiphany-resumed-sermon-by-fr-ermatinger/) - Translation of the Epistle for the Sixth Sunday After Epiphany Resumed Brethren: We give thanks to God always for you all, making a remembrance of you in our prayers without ceasing, being mindful of the work of your faith and labor and charity, and of the enduring of the hope of our Lord Jesus Christ - [24th and Last Sunday After Pentecost -- Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2024/11/25/24th-and-last-sunday-after-pentecost-sermon-by-fr-ermatinger/) - Translation of the Epistle for the 24th and Last Sunday After Pentecost Brethren: We have been praying for you unceasingly, asking that you may be filled with knowledge of God’s will, in all spiritual wisdom and understanding. May you walk worthily of God and please Him in all things, bearing fruit in every good work - [Feast of the Immaculate Conception -- Homily by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2024/12/09/feast-of-the-immaculate-conception-sermon-by-fr-ermatinger/) - Translation of the Epistle for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception The Lord possessed me in the beginning of His ways, before He made anything, from the beginning. I was set up from eternity, and of old, before the earth was made. The depths were not as yet, and I was already conceived; neither had - [Gaudéte Sunday -- Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2024/12/16/gaudete-sunday-sermon-by-fr-ermatinger/) - Translation of the Epistle for the Third Sunday in Advent Brethren, Rejoice in the Lord always: again I say, rejoice. Let your modesty be known to all men: The Lord is nigh. Be nothing solicitous: but in everything, by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your petitions be made known to God. And the peace - [Christmas Day Mass -- Homily by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2024/12/25/christmas-day-mass-sermon-by-fr-ermatinger-2/) - Translation of the Epistle for the Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord God, Who at sundry times and in divers manners spoke in times past to the fathers by the prophets, last of all in these days has spoken to us by His Son, Whom He has appointed heir of all things, by whom - [Sunday within the Octave of Christmas -Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2024/12/30/sunday-within-the-octave-of-christmas-sermon-by-fr-ermatinger-2/) - Translation of the Epistle for Sunday within the Octave of Christmas Brethren, As long as the heir is a child, he differs nothing from a servant, though he be lord of all: but is under tutors and governors until the time appointed by the father: so we also, when we were children, were serving under - [Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus -- Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/01/06/feast-of-the-holy-name-of-jesus-sermon-by-fr-ermatinger/) - Translation of the Epistle for the Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus In those days, Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said, Rulers of the people and elders, if we are on trial today about a good work done to a cripple, as to how this man has been made whole, let it known - [Third Sunday After Epiphany -- Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/01/27/third-sunday-after-epiphany-sermon-by-fr-ermatinger/) - Translation of the Epistle for the Third Sunday after Epiphany Brethren: Be not wise in your own conceits. To no man rendering evil for evil: providing good things not only in the sight of God, but also in the sight of all men. If it be possible, as much as is in you, have peace - [Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary -- Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/02/03/purification-of-the-blessed-virgin-mary-sermon-by-fr-ermatinger/) - Translation of the Reading for the Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary Thus saith the Lord God: Behold I send My Angel, and he shall prepare the way before My face; and presently the Lord, whom you seek, and the Angel of the testament, whom you desire, shall come to His temple. - [Septuagesima Sunday -- Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/02/17/septuagesima-sunday-sermon-by-fr-ermatinger/) - Translation of the Epistle for Septuagessima Sunday Brethren: Do you not know that those who run in a race, all indeed run, but one receives the prize? So run as to obtain it. And everyone in a contest abstains from all things – and they indeed to receive a perishable crown, but we an imperishable. - [Quinquagesima Sunday -- Homily by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/03/03/quinquagesima-sunday-sermon-by-fr-ermatinger/) - Translation of the Epistle for Quinquagesima Sunday Brethren: If I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass or a tinkling cymbal. And if I should have prophecy, and should know all mysteries, and all knowledge; and if I should have all faith so - [Second Sunday of Lent -- Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/03/17/second-sunday-of-lent-sermon-by-fr-ermatinger/) - Translation of the Epistle for the Second Sunday of Lent Brethren: Even as you have learned from us how you ought to walk to please God – as indeed you are walking – we beseech and exhort you in the Lord Jesus to make even greater progress. For you know what precepts I have given - [Fourth Sunday in Lent / Lætáre Sunday -- Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/03/31/fourth-sunday-in-lent-laetare-sunday-sermon-by-fr-ermatinger/) - Translation of the Epistle for the Fourth Sunday of Lent Brethren: it is written that Abraham had two sons; the one by a bond-woman, and the other by a free-woman. But he who was of the bond-woman was born according to the flesh; but he of the free-woman was by promise. Which things are said - [Easter Sunday -- Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/04/21/easter-sunday-sermon-by-fr-ermatinger-3/) - Translation of the Epistle for Easter Sunday Brethren, purge out the old leaven, that you may be a new dough, as you really are without leaven. For Christ, our passover, has been sacrificed. Therefore, let us keep festival, not with the old leaven, nor with the leaven of malice and wickedness, but with the unleavened - [Low Sunday / Divine Mercy Sunday — Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/04/28/low-sunday-divine-mercy-sunday-sermon-by-fr-ermatinger/) - Translation of the Epistle for the First Sunday After Easter (1 John 5:4-10) Dearly beloved, whatsoever is born of God, overcometh the world: and this is the victory which overcometh the world, our faith. Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God? This is he - [Third Sunday After Easter — Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/05/12/third-sunday-after-easter-sermon-by-fr-ermatinger/) - Translation of the Epistle for the Third Sunday After Easter (I Peter 2:11-19) Beloved: I exhort you as strangers and pilgrims to abstain from carnal desires which war against the soul. Behave yourselves honorably among the pagans; that, whereas they slander you as evildoers, they may, through observing you, by reason of your good works - [Forth Sunday After Easter -- Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/05/19/forth-sunday-after-easter-sermon-by-fr-ermatinger/) - Translation of the Epistle for the Fourth Sunday of Easter Dearly beloved, every best gift, and every perfect gift, is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no change, nor shadow of alteration. For of his own will hath he begotten us by the word of truth, that we - [Fifth Sunday after Easter - Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/05/26/fifth-sunday-after-easter-sermon-by-fr-ermatinger-2/) - Translation of the Epistle for the Fifth Sunday After Easter (Jas 1:22-27) Dearly beloved, be ye doers of the word and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves, For if a man be a hearer of the word and not a doer, he shall be compared to a man beholding his own countenance in a - [Pentecost -- Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/06/09/pentecost-sermon-by-fr-ermatinger/) - Translation of the Epistle for the Feast of Pentecost When the days of Pentecost were drawing to a close, they were all together in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a violent wind coming, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. And there appeared to them - [Second Sunday After Pentecost -- Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/06/23/second-sunday-after-pentecost-sermon-by-fr-ermatinger/) - Translation of the Epistle for the Second Sunday After Pentecost (1 John 3:13-18) Dearly beloved, wonder not if the world hate you. We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not, abideth in death. Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and you know that - [Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus — Homily by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/06/27/solemnity-of-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus-homily-by-fr-ermatinger-2/) - Translation of the Epistle for the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (Ephesians 3:8-19) Brethren, To me, the least of all the Saints, is given this grace, to preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ: and to enlighten all men, that they may see what is the dispensation of the mystery which - [Sermon for a Nuptial Mass -- Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/06/28/sermon-for-a-nuptial-mass-fr-ermatinger-2/) - Translation of the Letter of Blessed Paul the Apostle to the Ephesians (Eph 5:22-33) Brethren: Let women 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 - [Feast of Sts. Peter and Paul -- Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/06/30/feast-of-sts-peter-and-paul-sermon-by-fr-ermatinger/) - Lesson from the Acts of the Apostles for the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul (Acts 12:1-11) In those days, Herod the king set hands on certain members of the Church to persecute them. He killed James the brother of John with the sword, and seeing that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded to arrest - [Sixth Sunday After Pentecost - Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/07/21/sixth-sunday-after-pentecost-sermon-by-fr-ermatinger-2/) - Translation of the Epistle for the Sixth Sunday after Pentecost (Rom 6:3-11) Brethren: All we who have been baptized into Christ Jesus have been baptized into His death. For we were buried with Him by means of Baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ has arisen from the dead through the glory of - [Ninth Sunday after Pentecost -- Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/08/11/ninth-sunday-after-pentecost-sermon-by-fr-ermatinger/) - Translation of the Epistle for the Ninth Sunday After Pentecost (1 Cor 10:6-13) Brethren: These things came to pass as examples to us, that we should not lust after evil things, even as they lusted. And do not become idolators, even as some of them were, as it is written, "The people sat down to - [The Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary -- Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/08/15/the-feast-of-the-assumption-of-the-blessed-virgin-mary-sermon-by-fr-ermatinger-2/) - Translation of the Epistle for the Feast of the Assumption The Lord hath blessed thee by His power, because by thee He hath brought our enemies to nought. Blessed art thou, O daughter, by the Lord the most high God, above all women upon the earth. Blessed be the Lord who made heaven and earth, - [Tenth Sunday After Pentecost -- Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/08/18/tenth-sunday-after-pentecost-sermon-by-fr-ermatinger/) - 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, - [Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost -- Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/08/25/eleventh-sunday-after-pentecost-sermon-by-fr-ermatinger/) - Translation of the Epistle for the Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost (1 Cor 15:1-10) Brethren: I recall to your minds the Gospel that I preached to you, which also you received, wherein also you stand, through which also you are being saved, if you hold it fast, as I preached it to you - unless you - [Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost -- Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/09/01/twelvth-sunday-atwelfth-sunday-after-pentecost-homily-by-fr-ermatinger/) - Translation of the Epistle for the 12th Sunday After Pentecost (2 Cor 3:4-9) Brethren, Such confidence we have through Christ towards God. Not that we are sufficient to think anything of ourselves, as of ourselves: but our sufficiency is from God. Who also hath made us fit ministers of the new testament, not in the - [Sixteenth Sunday After Pentecost -- Homily by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/09/29/sixteenth-sunday-after-pentecost-sermon-by-fr-ermatinger/) - Translation of the Epistle for the Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Eph. 3:13-21) Brethren: I pray you not to be disheartened at my tribulations for you, for they are your glory. For this reason I bend my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, from Whom all fatherhood in heaven and on earth receives - [Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost -- Homily by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/10/13/eighteenth-sunday-after-pentecost-homily-by-fr-ermatinger-2/) - Translation of the Epistle for the Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost 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 - [Feast of Christ the King -- Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/10/27/feast-of-christ-the-king-sermon-by-fr-ermatinger-4/) - Translation of the Epistle for the Feast of Christ the King (Col 1:12-20) Brethren: We give thanks to God the Father Who has made us worthy to share the lot of the saints in light. He has rescued us from the power of darkness, and transferred us into the kingdom of His beloved Son, in - [Twenty-First Sunday After Pentecost -- Sermon by Fr. 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Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/03/23/passion-sunday-sermon-by-fr-ermatinger/) - Translation of the Epistle for Passion Sunday (Hebrews 9:11-15) Brethren: Christ being come, a High Priest of the good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is, not of this creation, neither by the blood of goats or of calves, but by His own blood, entered once - [Easter Sunday -- Homily by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/04/06/easter-sunday-homily-by-fr-ermatinger/) - Continuation of the Epistle for Easter Sunday (1 Corinthians 5:7-8) Brethren, purge out the old leaven, that you may be a new dough, as you really are without leaven. For Christ, our passover, has been sacrificed. Therefore, let us keep festival, not with the old leaven, nor with the leaven of malice and wickedness, but - [Funeral Mass -- Homily by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/04/24/funeral-mass-homily-by-fr-ermatinger/) - 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 - [Third Sunday After Easter -- Homily by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/04/27/third-sunday-after-easter-homily-by-fr-ermatinger-2/) - 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 - [Fourth Sunday After Easter — Homily by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/05/04/fourth-sunday-after-easter-homily-by-fr-ermatinger-2/) - Translation of the Epistle for the Fourth Sunday After Easter (James 1:17-2) Beloved: Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of Lights, with whom there is no change nor shadow of alteration. Of His own will He has begotten us by the word of truth, that we - [Fifth Sunday After Easter - Homily by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/05/11/fifth-sunday-after-easter-homily-by-fr-ermatinger/) - Translation of the Epistle for the Fifth Sunday After Easter (Jas 1: 22-27) Dearly beloved, be ye doers of the word and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves, For if a man be a hearer of the word and not a doer, he shall be compared to a man beholding his own countenance in - [Sunday After the Ascension -- Homily by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/05/18/sunday-after-the-ascension-homily-by-fr-ermatinger/) - Translation of the Epistle for the Sunday within the Octave of Ascension (1 Peter 4:7-11) Beloved: Be prudent and watchful in prayers. But above all things have a constant mutual charity among yourselves: for charity covers a multitude of sins. Be hospitable to one another without murmuring. According to the gift that each has received, - [Be Sober and Vigilant! -- A Talk by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/12/05/be-sober-and-vigilant-a-talk-by-fr-ermatinger/) - Part I Part II: Practical Applications Be Sober and Vigilant!A Talk by Fr. Ermatinger -- Fr. Ermatinger - [](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/07/02/true-worship/) - True Worship A Lecture Series Given by Fr. Ermatinger True Worship: Part I: Introduction ---> Click Here Click Here Click Here Click Here - [Solitude, Silence, and Recollection - A Talk by Fr. 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We are Spiritual Beings Made for Worship As - [Nine Stages of Prayer -- A Talk by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/10/16/nine-stages-of-prayer-a-talk-by-fr-ermatinger/) - Saint Teresa of Avila'sNine Stages of Prayer A Lecture by Fr. Ermatinger Handouts: No Mental Prayer = No Holiness →Click Here← How to Advance in Holiness →Click Here← Works Referenced: St. Teresa of Avila’s The Interior Castle →Click Here← Fr. Jordan Auman’s Spiritual Theology →Click Here← Br. Lawrence of the Resurrection’s The Practice of the - [Keeping Halloween Catholic -- A Talk by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/10/30/keeping-halloween-catholic-a-talk-by-fr-ermatinger/) - Keeping Halloween Catholic A Talk by Fr. Ermatinger Outline of Talk Prayers and Introductions: 0:00-0:27 Puritanical Reaction to Halloween: 0:72-1:50 Why the Reaction to Halloween?: 1:50-2:47 Cultural Misunderstandings Loss of Cultural Roots It's Ours: 2:47-6:04 Vigil Feast of All Saints: 2:26-4:28 Vigil Before Fasts Penitential in Waiting Commercialization is Not A Reason to Abandon: 4:28-5:40 - [The Trouble With Magic -- A Talk by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/09/28/the-trouble-with-magic-a-talk-by-fr-ermatinger/) - The Trouble With Magic A Talk Given by Fr. Ermatinger Outline of Talk Introduction: 0:00-0:51 The Notion of Superstition, Idolatry, Magic: 0:51-1:10 Principles The Trouble With Magic A Talk Given by Fr. Ermatinger Outline of Talk Introduction: 0:00-0:51 The Notion of Superstition, Idolatry, Magic: 0:51-1:10 Principles The Notion of the One and the Many in - [Esto Vir / Be a Man -- A Talk by Fr. 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Ermatinger The Release from Deception (detail, marble statue), Francesco Queirolo,1759 Outline of Talk St. Augustine: Sermon 21: 0:00-4:19 A Time of Hope: 3:39-4:19 St. John Henry Newman: We Believe Because We Love: 4:19-5:29 The Degree of Charity Determines the Degree of Faith: 5:21-5:29 In Between - [Ordinary Means of Salvation and Consoling the Sacred Heart - A Talk by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/03/09/ordinary-means-of-salvation-and-consoling-the-sacred-heart-a-talk-by-fr-ermatinger/) - Pinned Post Ordinary Means of Salvation and Consoling the Sacred Heart A Talk by Fr. Ermatinger Outline Of Talk Ordinary Means of Salvation and Consoling the Sacred Heart At the Talk, Fr. Ermatinger handed out the following two articles: How to Grow in Holiness: Lectio Divina: Click Here Battle Ready: No Mental Prayer, No - [The Truth About Yoga, Reiki, and Tai Chi - A Talk by Fr. 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Ermatinger Sacred Heart and 5 Wounds of Christ, cir. 1495 Outline of Talk Introduction and Prayers: 00:00-0:53 The Wounds of Christ in Light of Scripture, Pope Benedict XVI, and Mystics: 0:53-41:00 Not Exhaustive St. Peter: “...By Whose Wounds We Are Healed” (ref. Isaiah 53): 2:27-3:30 Devotion - [](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/07/02/detatchment/) - Detachment A Course by Fr. Ermatinger Detachment Part I: Click Here Detachment Part II: Click Here - [Detachment: Part I - A Talk by Fr. Ermatinger](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/02/23/detachment-part-i-a-talk-by-fr-ermatinger/) - Detachment: Part I A Talk by Fr. 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Ermatinger Outline: Final Purgation of the Soul Prayers and Introduction: 0:00-1:04 Recap of Purification of Spiritual Life: 1:04-1:48 Soul is Invited into A Dark Place to Be Transformed Nature Doesn't Change Final Purgation of the Soul Part IX of a Lecture - [](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/06/19/the-concept-of-sin/) - The Concept of Sin: A Seven-Headed Beast and Its Hideous Daughters A Lecture Series by Fr. Ermatinger Part I: Introduction and Terminology -- Click Here Part II: Concept of Sin in Antiquity and St. Thomas-- Click Here Part III: Church Fathers and Their Treatment of Dominant Sins -- Click Here Part IV: Deadly Sins and - [The Concept of Sin: Part V -- A Talk by Fr. 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But I tell you the truth: it is - [Third Sunday After Easter -- A Message From St. John Chrysostom](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/04/26/third-sunday-after-easter-a-message-from/) - 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. 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Then Jesus came with them into a country place which is called Gethsemani; and He said to His disciples: J. Sit you here, till I go yonder and pray. C. And taking with - [A Message on Our Blessed Mother](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/03/28/a-message-on-our-blessed-mother-32/) - [A Message from Purgatory](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/03/25/a-message-from-purgatory-162/) - [A Message for Overcoming Sin](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/03/24/a-message-for-overcoming-sin-75/) - [A Message on the Sacred Heart of Jesus](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/03/27/a-message-on-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus-43/) - [A Message for Mission](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/03/26/a-message-for-mission-36/) - [A Message from St. Augustine](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/03/23/a-message-from-st-augustine-54/) - [A Message for Overcoming Sin](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/03/17/a-message-for-overcoming-sin-74/) - [Passion Sunday (5th Sunday in Lent) — A Message from St. John Chrysostom](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/03/22/passion-sunday-5th-sunday-in-lent-a-message-from/) - Translation of the Holy Gospel According to John (8:46-59) At that time, Jesus said to the multitudes of the Jews: Which of you shall convince Me of sin? If I say the truth to you, why do you not believe Me? He that is of God, heareth the words of God. Therefore you hear them - [Passion Sunday (5th Sunday in Lent) — A Message From St. Augustine](https://padrepiopress.com/2024/03/17/passion-sunday-5th-sunday-in-lent-a-message-from-st-augustine/) - Translation of the Holy Gospel According to John At that time, Jesus said to the multitudes of the Jews: Which of you shall convince Me of sin? If I say the truth to you, why do you not believe Me? He that is of God, heareth the words of God. Therefore you hear them not, - [Passion Sunday (5th Sunday in Lent) — A Message from St. Pope Leo the Great](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/04/06/passion-sunday-5th-sunday-in-lent-a-message-from-st-pope-leo-the-great/) - Translation of the Holy Gospel According to John (8:46-59) At that time, Jesus said to the multitudes of the Jews: Which of you shall convince Me of sin? If I say the truth to you, why do you not believe Me? He that is of God, heareth the words of God. Therefore you hear them - [A Message on Our Blessed Mother](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/03/21/a-message-on-our-blessed-mother-31/) - [A Message on the Sacred Heart of Jesus](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/03/20/a-message-on-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus-42/) - [A Message for Mission](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/03/19/a-message-for-mission-35/) - [A Message from Purgatory](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/03/18/a-message-from-purgatory-161/) - [A Message from St. Augustine](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/03/16/a-message-from-st-augustine-53/) - [Fourth Sunday in Lent / Lætáre Sunday -- A Message From St. Augustine](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/03/15/fourth-sunday-in-lent-laetare-sunday-a-message-from/) - Translation of the Holy Gospel According to John (6:1-15) At that time, Jesus went over the Sea of Galilee which is that of Tiberias; and a great multitude followed Him, because they saw the miracles which He did on them that were diseased. Jesus therefore went up into a mountain, and there He sat with - [A Message for Overcoming Sin](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/03/10/a-message-for-overcoming-sin-73/) - [A Message on Our Blessed Mother](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/03/14/a-message-on-our-blessed-mother-30/) - [A Message for the Sacred Heart of Jesus](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/03/13/a-message-for-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus-31/) - [A Message for Mission](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/03/12/a-message-for-mission-34/) - [A Message from Purgatory](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/03/11/a-message-from-purgatory-160/) - [A Message from St. Augustine](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/03/09/a-message-from-st-augustine-52/) - [A Message for Overcoming Sin](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/03/03/a-message-for-overcoming-sin-72/) - [Third Sunday in Lent -- A Message From St. John Chrysostom](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/03/08/third-sunday-in-lent-a-message-from/) - Translation of the Holy Gospel According to Luke (11:14-28) At that time Jesus was casting out a devil, and the same was dumb. And when He had cast out the devil, the dumb spoke, and the multitudes were in admiration at it. But some of them said: He casteth out devils by Beelzebub, the prince - [A Message on Our Blessed Mother](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/03/07/a-message-on-our-blessed-mother-29/) - [A Message from the Sacred Heart of Jesus for the Month of March](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/03/06/a-message-from-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus-for-the-month-of-march/) - [A Message for Mission](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/03/05/a-message-for-mission-33/) - [A Message from Purgatory](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/03/04/a-message-from-purgatory-159/) - [A Message from St. Augustine](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/03/02/a-message-from-st-augustine-51/) - [Second Sunday of Lent — A Message From St. John of the Cross](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/03/01/second-sunday-of-lent-a-message-from/) - Translation of the Holy Gospel According to Matthew (17:1-9) At that time Jesus took Peter and James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into a high mountain apart: and He was transfigured before them. And his face did shine as the sun: and His garments became white as snow. And behold there appeared - [Second Sunday of Lent — A Message From St. Pope Leo the Great](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/03/05/second-sunday-of-lent-a-message-from-st-pope-leo-the-great/) - Translation of the Holy Gospel According to Matthew At that time Jesus took Peter and James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into a high mountain apart: and He was transfigured before them. And his face did shine as the sun: and His garments became white as snow. And behold there appeared to - [A Message on Our Blessed Mother](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/02/28/a-message-on-our-blessed-mother-28/) - [A Message for Overcoming Sin](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/02/24/a-message-for-overcoming-sin-71/) - [A Message on the Sacred Heart of Jesus](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/02/27/a-message-on-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus-41/) - [A Message for Mission](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/02/26/a-message-for-mission-32/) - [A Message from Purgatory](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/02/25/a-message-from-purgatory-158/) - [A Message from St. Augustine](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/02/23/a-message-from-st-augustine-50/) - [The First Sunday of Lent — A Message from St. Pope Leo the Great](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/02/22/the-first-sunday-of-lent-a-message-from-st-pope-leo-the-great-2/) - Translation of the Holy Gospel According to Matthew (4:1-11) At that time Jesus was led by the spirit into the desert, to be tempted by the devil. And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, afterwards he was hungry. And the tempter coming said to him: 'If thou be the Son of God, - [A Hymn to Our Blessed Mother](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/02/21/a-hymn-to-our-blessed-mother-17/) - [A Message for Overcoming Sin](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/02/17/a-message-for-overcoming-sin-70/) - LET THE ATHLETE OF CHRIST, who desires to compete in this true and spiritual contest against vainglory, hasten to overcome this multiform and varied beast by all lawful means, so as to be able to escape from this manifold evil that confronts him on every side, lest he be found guilty of a great sacrilegious - [A Message on the Sacred Heart of Jesus](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/02/20/a-message-on-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus-40/) - [A Message for Mission](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/02/19/a-message-for-mission-31/) - [A Message From Purgatory](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/02/18/a-message-from-purgatory-157/) - [A Message from St. Augustine](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/02/16/a-message-from-st-augustine-49/) - [Quinquagesima Sunday — Messages from the Fathers of the Church](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/02/09/quinquagesima-sunday-messages-from-the-fathers-of-the-church/) - Translation of the Holy Gospel According to Luke (18:31-43) At that time Jesus took unto Him the twelve and said to them: Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all things shall be accomplished which were written by the Prophets concerning the Son of Man. For He shall be delivered to the Gentiles, and shall - [A Prayer for Pope Leo XIV](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/05/09/a-prayer-for-the-pope/) - V. Let us pray for Leo, our Pope. R. May the Lord preserve him, and give him life, and make him blessed upon the earth, and deliver him not up to the will of his enemies. [Psalm 40:3] The Our Father and the Hail Mary are then said. O God, Shepherd and Ruler of all Thy faithful - [A Message on Our Blessed Mother](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/02/14/a-message-on-our-blessed-mother-27/) - [A Message on the Sacred Heart of Jesus](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/02/13/a-message-on-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus-39/) - [A Message for Mission](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/02/12/a-message-for-mission-30/) - [A Message from Purgatory](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/02/11/a-message-from-purgatory-156/) - [A Message from St. Augustine](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/02/09/a-message-from-st-augustine-48/) - [Sexagesima Sunday — A Message From St. Augustine](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/02/08/sexagesima-sunday-a-message-from-st-augustine/) - Translation of the Holy Gospel According to Luke (8:4-15) At that time, when a very great multitude was gathered together and hastened out of the cities unto Jesus, He spoke by a similitude: The sower went out to sow his seed: and as he sowed, some fell by the wayside, and it was trodden down, - [A Message on Our Blessed Mother](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/02/07/a-message-on-our-blessed-mother-26/) - [A Message From the Sacred Heart of Jesus for the First Friday of February](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/02/06/a-message-from-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus-for-the-first-friday-of-february-4/) - [A Message For Mission](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/02/05/a-message-for-mission-29/) - [A Message for Overcoming Sin](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/02/03/a-message-for-overcoming-sin-69/) - THIS IS the opinion of the Fathers from days long past unto today: A man devoted to God should avoid women and bishops in every way. Once so familiar, neither will allow him to devote further attention to the quiet of his cell nor to adhere with pure eyes to contemplation of the divine through - [A Message from Purgatory](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/02/04/a-message-from-purgatory-155/) - [A Message from St. Augustine](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/02/02/a-message-from-st-augustine-47/) - [Septuagesima Sunday - A Message From St. John Chrysostom](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/02/01/septuagesima-sunday-a-message-from-st-john-chrysostom/) - Translation of the Holy Gospel According to Matthew (Matt 20:1-16) At that time Jesus spoke to his disciples this parable: The kingdom of heaven is like to an householder who went out early in the morning to hire laborers into his vineyard. And having agreed with the laborers for a penny a day, he sent - [A Prayer to Our Blessed Mother](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/01/28/a-prayer-to-our-blessed-mother-51/) - [A Message on the Sacred Heart](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/01/30/a-message-on-the-sacred-heart-2/) - [A Message for Mission](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/01/29/a-message-for-mission-28/) - [A Message from Purgatory](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/01/28/a-message-from-purgatory-154/) - [A Message for Overcoming Sin](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/01/20/a-message-for-overcoming-sin-68/) - HOW PERNICIOUS, how grave the plague of vainglory! Such great justice, such manifold virtues, such depth of faith and devotion—which can change nature itself and the laws of the whole world—by one act of vanity perish. All one's virtuous acts are consigned to oblivion, being as if they never were, and one immediately incurs the - [A Message for Overcoming Sin](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/01/27/a-message-for-overcoming-sin-67/) - SOMETIMES VANITY INDUCES the desire for spiritual influence, which one pictures fulfilled with such holiness and rigor that one would be an example of sanctity to others, winning over many to Christ not only by manner of life but by doctrine and preaching. Even amidst one’s solicitude, vanity makes one go round in mind and - [A Message From St. Augustine](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/01/26/a-message-from-st-augustine-46/) - [Third Sunday After Epiphany -- A Message From St. Gregory Narek](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/01/25/third-sunday-after-epiphany-a-message-from-st-gregory-narek/) - Translation of the Holy Gospel According to Matthew (8:1-13) At that time, when Jesus was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed Him: and behold a leper came and adored Him saying: Lord, if Thou wilt, Thou canst make me clean. And Jesus, stretching forth His hand touched him, saying: I will. Be thou - [A Message from Our Blessed Mother](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/01/24/a-message-from-our-blessed-mother-53/) - [A Message on the Sacred Heart of Jesus](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/01/23/a-message-on-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus-38/) - [A Message for Mission](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/01/22/a-message-for-mission-27/) - [A Message for Overcoming Sin](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/01/13/a-message-for-overcoming-sin-66/) - OTHER VICES sometimes subside by beneficial surroundings; once opportunity, occasion, or matter of sin are removed, they slow down and diminish; but vanity penetrates the deserts along with the one who flees the external world. For it is animated by no other source than the flowering of virtue in the one it hunts. Whereas all - [A Message from Purgatory](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/01/21/a-message-from-purgatory-153/) - [A Message from St. Augustine](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/01/19/a-message-from-st-augustine-45/) - [Second Sunday After Epiphany -- A Message from Pope Benedict XVI](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/01/18/second-sunday-after-epiphany-a-message-from-pope-benedict-xvi-2/) - Translation of the Holy Gospel According to John (2:1-11) 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 - [A Prayer to Our Blessed Mother](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/01/17/a-prayer-to-our-blessed-mother-50/) - [A Message on the Sacred Heart of Jesus](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/01/16/a-message-on-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus-37/) - [A Message for Mission](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/01/15/a-message-for-mission-26/) - [A Message from Purgatory](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/01/14/a-message-from-purgatory-152/) - [A Message from St. Augustine](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/01/12/a-message-from-st-augustine-44/) - [Feast of the Holy Family - A Message From St. Augustine](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/01/11/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, - [A Message on Our Blessed Mother](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/01/10/a-message-on-our-blessed-mother-25/) - [A Message on the Sacred Heart of Jesus](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/01/09/a-message-on-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus-36/) - [A Message on the Judgement of God](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/01/07/a-message-on-the-judgement-of-god/) - [A Message for Mission](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/01/08/a-message-for-mission-25/) - [A Message for Overcoming Sin](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/01/06/a-message-for-overcoming-sin-65/) - [A Message from St. Augustine](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/01/05/a-message-from-st-augustine-43/) - [Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus -- Messages From St. Anthony of Padua](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/01/04/feast-of-the-holy-name-of-jesus-messages-from-st-anthony-of-padua/) - Translation of the Gospel According to Luke (2:21) At that time, after eight days were accomplished, that the child should be circumcised; His Name was called Jesus, which was called by the Angel before He was conceived in the womb. Messages from St. Anthony of Padua's The Festival Sermons, "The Circumcision of the Lord." At - [A Message on Our Blessed Mother](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/01/03/a-message-on-our-blessed-mother-24/) - [A Message From the Sacred Heart of Jesus for the First Friday of January](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/01/02/a-message-for-the-first-friday-of-january/) - [A Message for Mission](https://padrepiopress.com/2026/01/01/a-message-for-mission-24/) - [A Message on Purgatory](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/12/31/a-message-on-purgatory-8/) - [A Message on the Overcoming of Sin](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/12/30/a-message-on-the-overcoming-of-sin/) - [Sunday Within the Octave of Christmas -- A Message From Pope Benedict XVI](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/12/28/sunday-within-the-octave-of-christmas-a-message-from-pope-benedict-xvi-2/) - Translation of the Gospel According to Luke (2:33-40) At that time Joseph and Mary, the mother of Jesus, were wondering at those things which were spoken concerning Him, And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary His Mother: Behold this child is set for the fall and for the resurrection of many in Israel: and - [A Message from St. Augustine](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/12/29/a-message-from-st-augustine-42/) - [A Message on Our Blessed Mother](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/12/27/a-message-on-our-blessed-mother-23/) - [A Message from the Sacred Heart of Jesus](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/12/26/a-message-on-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus-35/) - [A Message on the Word's Mission](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/12/25/a-message-on-the-words-mission/) - FOR THIS PURPOSE, then, the incorporeal and incorruptible and immaterial Word of God entered our world. In one sense, indeed, He was not far from it before, for no part of creation had ever been without Him Who, while ever abiding in union with the Father, yet fills all things that are. But now He - [A Message on Purgatory](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/12/24/a-message-on-purgatory-7/) - [A Message for Overcoming Sin](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/12/23/a-message-for-overcoming-sin-64/) - [Fourth Sunday of Advent -- A Message from St. Pope John Paul II](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/12/21/fourth-sunday-of-advent-a-message-from-st-pope-john-paul-ii/) - Translation of the Holy Gospel According to Luke (3:1-6) Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judea, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and Philip his brother tetrarch of Iturea and the country of Trachonitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilina, under the high-priests Annas and Caiphas: - [A Message on Our Blessed Mother](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/12/20/a-message-on-our-blessed-mother-22/) - [A Message on the Sacred Heart of Jesus](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/12/19/a-message-on-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus-34/) - [A Message for Mission](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/12/18/a-message-for-mission-23/) - [A Message on Purgatory](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/12/17/a-message-on-purgatory-6/) - [A Message for Overcoming Sin](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/12/16/a-message-for-overcoming-sin-63/) - [A Message from St. Augustine](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/12/15/a-message-from-st-augustine-41/) - [Third Sunday of Advent -- Gaudéte Sunday -- A Message from St. John Paul II](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/12/14/third-sunday-of-advent-gaudete-sunday-a-message-from/) - Translation From the Holy Gospel According to John (1:19-28) At that time the Jews sent from Jerusalem priests and levites to John, to ask him: Who art thou? And he confessed: I am not the Christ. And they asked him: What then? Art thou Elias? And he said: I am not. Art thou the Prophet? - [A Message on Our Blessed Mother](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/12/13/a-message-on-our-blessed-mother-21/) - [A Message for Mission](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/12/11/a-message-for-mission-22/) - [A Message on Purgatory](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/12/10/a-message-on-purgatory-5/) - [A Message for Overcoming Sin.](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/12/09/a-message-for-overcoming-sin-62/) - [A Message from Ven. Maria of Ágreda](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/12/08/a-message-from-ven-maria-of-agreda/) - [Second Sunday of Advent -- A Message from St. Jerome](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/12/07/second-sunday-of-advent/) - Translation of the Holy Gospel According to Matthew (11:2-10) At that time, when John had heard in prison the works of Christ, sending two of his disciples, he said to Him: Art thou He that art to come, or look we for another? And Jesus, making answer, said to them: Go and relate to John - [A Message on Our Blessed Mother](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/12/06/a-message-on-our-blessed-mother-20/) - [A Message From the Sacred Heart for the First Friday of December](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/12/05/a-message-from-the-sacred-heart-for-the-first-friday-of-december/) - [A Message for Mission](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/12/04/a-message-for-mission-21/) - [A Message on Purgatory](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/12/03/a-message-on-purgatory-4/) - [A Message for Overcoming Sin](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/12/02/a-message-for-overcoming-sin-61/) - [A Message from St. Athanasius](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/12/01/a-message-from-st-athanasius/) - [Words of Wisdom from the Saints](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/11/12/words-of-wisdom-from-the-saints/) - [Thirtieth Day](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/11/30/thirtieth-day/) - Last will of the deceased - We must execute it faithfully - A dying person’s last will is sacred! We must respect it! The Council of Trent recommended that bishops closely scrutinise the execution of the last will made by the faithful departed. Other Councils went so far as to refuse communion to anyone who - [Twenty-Ninth Day](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/11/29/twenty-ninth-day/) - Apparitions - Does God allow the souls in Purgatory to come back to earth? - One of St. Augustine’s close friends, the Bishop of Ustale, one day asked him the following, What must we make of the many reports we have of deceased people appearing and going about the world? What must we also make - [First Sunday of Advent -- A Message from St. Pope John Paul II](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/11/30/first-sunday-of-advent-a-message-from/) - Translation of the Gospel According to St. Luke (21:25-33) At that time Jesus said to His disciples: There shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, by reason of the confusion of the roaring of the sea and of the waves: men - [A Message About Our Blessed Mother](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/11/29/a-message-about-our-blessed-mother-3/) - [A Message on the Sacred Heart of Jesus](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/11/28/a-message-on-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus-33/) - [Twenty-Eighth Day](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/11/28/twenty-eighth-day/) - How can we avoid Purgatory? - By often thinking about Purgatory - The thought of Purgatory leads our spirit to meditate on death and judgement and thereby can only inspire in us salvific reflections. Meditate on your death, the Holy Spirit tells us, and you will not sin. The thought also inspires the spirit of - [A Message for Mission](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/11/27/a-message-for-mission-20/) - [Twenty-Seventh Day](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/11/27/twenty-seventh-day/) - Eighth means of relieving the souls in Purgatory: Heroic acts of charity - Its nature - A heroic action consists in abandoning into Our Lady’s hands for the souls in Purgatory, all good deeds, even those done for us by others, before and after our death. On November 20, 1854, Pope Pius IX recommended that - [Twenty-Sixth Day](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/11/26/twenty-sixth-day/) - Seventh means of relieving the souls in Purgatory - Indulgences - How precious they are - Our sins are so serious and grievous, our reparations so slight, that we could not acquit the temporal debt of these sins in this world if the Church did not assist our weaknesses by opening up the treasure chest - [Twenty-Fifth Day](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/11/25/twenty-fifth-day/) - Sixth means of relieving the souls in Purgatory: The Way of the Cross - It is the Way to Heaven for the living - This devotion, so great for the memories it awakens, so precious for the advantages it procures, is the most efficient means of conquering our passions and is the surest way of - [A Message on Purgatory](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/11/26/a-message-on-purgatory-3/) - [A Message for Overcoming Sin](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/11/25/a-message-for-overcoming-sin-60/) - [A Message from Pope Leo XIII](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/11/24/a-message-from-pope-leo-xiii-3/) - [Twenty-Fourth Day](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/11/24/twenty-fourth-day/) - Fifth means of relieving the souls in Purgatory: Suffering - Voluntary suffering - Let us relieve the souls in Purgatory, said St. Chrysostome; let us bring them relief through everything which grieves us; for God applies to the dead, the merits of the living. Suffering! It is the great atonement which the Lord asks of - [Twenty-Third Day](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/11/23/twenty-third-day/) - Fourth means of relieving the souls in Purgatory: The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass - It is offered by Jesus Christ - Of all the means we have indicated so far for the relief of souls in Purgatory, none is as powerful, as efficient as the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. It is a very - [Twenty-Second Day](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/11/22/twenty-second-day/) - Third means of comforting the souls in Purgatory: Holy Communion - Sacramental communion - When we have the joy of receiving communion, we become united to Jesus Christ in a manner so intimate that like the apostle, we can cry out, It is no longer I who live but Jesus Christ who lives in me. - [Twenty-First Day](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/11/21/twenty-first-day/) - Second means of comforting the souls of Purgatory: Charity - Corporal charity - Charity is the virtue most often mentioned in the Gospels. St. Thomas maintains that its power of satisfaction is even greater than that of prayer. The angel said to Tobias, Charity saves one from death; it erases sins; it releases souls from - [Twentieth Day](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/11/20/twentieth-day/) - First means of comforting the souls in Purgatory: Prayer - Simple means - After having studied the reasons, which urge us to relieve the souls in Purgatory, let us now examine the most efficient means we have of assisting them. The first one is prayer; it is accessible to everyone, young or old, rich or - [A Message on Our Blessed Mother](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/11/22/a-message-on-our-blessed-mother-19/) - [A Message on the Sacred Heart of Jesus](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/11/21/a-message-on-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus-32/) - [Nineteenth Day](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/11/19/nineteenth-day/) - Fourth Reason: The Gratitude of the Deceased - In Purgatory - Most theologians will agree that the suffering souls intercede for those who assist them even while they are in Purgatory. They can obtain nothing for themselves and their prayers are fruitless when they ask for their own torments to be abated. Such is not - [A Message for Mission](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/11/20/a-message-for-mission-19/) - [A Message on Purgatory](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/11/19/a-message-on-purgatory-2/) - [A Message for Overcoming Sin](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/11/18/a-message-for-overcoming-sin-59/) - [Eighteenth Day](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/11/18/eighteenth-day/) - Third Reason: The Love of Our Lady - She consoles the souls in Purgatory - Mary does not limit herself to consoling and encouraging her dear children on earth. She is also the Consolation of those whom Divine Justice retains in Purgatory. What mother, seeing her child fall into a flaming pit, would not rush - [Twelfth Day](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/11/12/twelfth-day/) - State of the souls in Purgatory in relation to us - They are united to us by the bonds of charity - Remember that we are bonded to those holy souls by a Divine spiritual chain. Just like us, they were created in the image of God, bought by the Precious Blood of Jesus, regenerated - [A Message from St. Augustine](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/11/17/a-message-from-st-augustine-40/) - [Seventeenth Day](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/11/17/seventeenth-day/) - Second Reason: The Love of Our Lord - How He loves the souls in Purgatory - Consider that Jesus has the same infinite love for the souls in Purgatory as He has for all the souls for whom He has shed His Blood. Everyone can say, He loves me and has died for me. If - [Sixteenth Day](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/11/16/sixteenth-day/) - First reason for bringing relief to the Souls in Purgatory - This devotion glorifies God - Our first motivation for hastening by every possible means the relief of those holy souls is the glory, which it gives God. Truly, nothing glorifies the Almighty, praises His holy Name, dilates his paternal Heart or contributes to the - [Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost - A Message From St. Augustine](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/11/16/twenty-third-sunday-after-pentecost-a-message-from-st-augustine/) - Translation From the Holy Gospel According to Matthew (9:18-26) At that time, as Jesus was speaking to the multitudes, behold a certain ruler came up, and adored Him, saying: Lord, my daughter is even now dead; but come lay Thy hand upon her, and she shall live. And Jesus, rising up, followed him, with His - [Fifteenth Day](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/11/15/fifteenth-day/) - Forgetting the dead - It denotes a great insensitivity - The Bible speaks of a man called Lazarus who was covered in ulcers, dressed in rags and lay on the doorstep of a wealthy man. He asked for very little: the mere crumbs, which fell from the rich man’s table. He was refused even that. - [Fourteenth Day](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/11/14/fourteenth-day/) - Relief for the Souls in Purgatory - What can bring them relief - The Council of Trent decreed, We believe that souls detained in Purgatory are relieved by the suffrages of the faithful. That is how the Church, in its Divine and magnificent unity, includes Christians of all eras and all classes. The charity, which - [Thirteenth Day](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/11/13/thirteenth-day/) - Abandoned Souls - Abandoned by their friends - Consider the fact that there are souls completely forgotten in Purgatory for whom no one prays and who suffer without consolation. It is true that the Church does not forget any of her children. Those abandoned souls have a right to the prayers of our tender Mother - [A Message on Our Blessed Mother](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/11/15/a-message-on-our-blessed-mother-18/) - [A Message on the Sacred Heart of Jesus](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/11/14/a-message-on-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus-31/) - [A Message for Mission](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/11/13/a-message-for-mission-18/) - [A Message on Purgatory](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/11/12/a-message-on-purgatory/) - [Eleventh Day](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/11/11/eleventh-day/) - Holiness of the souls in Purgatory St. Catherine of Genoa told us, Every soul, the moment it is in Purgatory is elevated to a degree of perfection and Divine union which could serve as a model for the most holy person here on earth. There are in Purgatory a multitude of predestined souls who have - [Tenth Day](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/11/10/tenth-day/) - The two paths that lead to Purgatory - The path of mortal sin - By its nature, mortal sin leads much further than Purgatory: it casts one into the pits of Hell. Souls, which are permeated with sin plunge into the depths of Hell. They cannot stand the light of God, which appears to them - [Ninth Day](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/11/09/ninth-day/) - Torments of Purgatory: The Powerlessness of the Souls in Purgatory - Powerlessness in their suffering - Consider the fact that at the moment of death all merit ceases because the soul no longer possesses its freedom to choose between good and evil. Purgatory is that long night of which Jesus spoke, during which no one - [Eighth Day](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/11/08/eighth-day/) - Torments of Purgatory: Duration of suffering for the souls in Purgatory - What is the duration? - The Church has not defined anything specific as to the duration of the suffering in Purgatory, but it clearly demonstrates what it believes by celebrating anniversary Masses, for the souls of the deceased. It thus believes that the - [Seventh Day](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/11/07/seventh-day/) - Torments of Purgatory: The Pain of Remorse - The evil we needed to avoid - The torments, of which we just spoke, are not the only ones which torture the souls kept captive in this place of atonement. They still feel sadness, bitter regret, desolation and fierce reproaches from their guilty conscience, a thousand times - [Sixth Day](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/11/06/sixth-day/) - Torments of Purgatory: The Sentence of Dam - Deprived of God - The greatest suffering in Purgatory is not that of fire, as fierce as it may be. A greater suffering is that which theologians call “The sentence of Dam.” In this world, we do not understand the intensity of the suffering caused by being - [Fifth Day](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/11/05/fifth-day/) - Torments of Purgatory: Fire of Purification The long tradition of the Church tells us that souls cannot be admitted to the eternal kingdom of glory before they are purified by fire. It is not the fire of Hell, which will never die, but one whose harshness will be felt in Purgatory. Such is the affirmation - [A Message on Our Blessed Mother](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/11/08/a-message-on-our-blessed-mother-17/) - [A Message for Mission](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/11/06/a-message-for-mission-17/) - [A Message From the Sacred Heart of Jesus for the First Friday of November](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/11/07/a-message-from-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus-for-the-first-friday-of-november-3/) - [Fourth Day](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/11/04/fourth-day/) - The Existence of Purgatory, Part II - Witnessing of our reason - Along with faith, our reasoning also proclaims the existence of Purgatory: its voice speaks to us as do the Church and Scriptures. It tells us firstly that God, being perfect Holiness, cannot allow anything impure to enter Heaven. There is an eternal invincible - [A Message for Overcoming Sin](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/11/04/a-message-for-overcoming-sin-58/) - ALL VICES, once cast down, fade in their strength and are more readily blocked and slipped in subsequent entanglements. But vainglory, when thrown, surges back with fiercer vigor to the grapple; thought vanquished, from its feint it rallies alive, redoubling might. Such is the subtle guile of the enemy who turns the soldier of Christ’s - [A Message from Purgatory](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/11/05/a-message-from-purgatory-151/) - [A Message from St. Augustine](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/11/03/a-message-from-st-augustine-39/) - [Third Day](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/11/03/third-day/) - The Existence of Purgatory, Part I - The Word of God - The existence of Purgatory is not a mere pious belief, which we are free to accept or to reject. It is a formal dogma taught by faith, which we must profess lest we become anathema. It is a holy and salvific thought, proclaims - [Second Day](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/11/02/second-day/) - Purgatory - What is Purgatory? - Faith teaches us that Purgatory, as the word indicates, is a place of suffering and atonement. There, Divine Justice continues to purify souls not yet pure enough to be admitted into Paradise, where nothing stained may enter; it is not Hell where there is no longer Redemption; it is - [TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- A Message from St. John Paul II](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/11/02/twenty-first-sunday-after-pentecost-a-message-from-st-john-paul-ii/) - Translation of the Holy Gospel According to St. Matthew (18:23-35) At that time, Jesus spoke to His disciples this parable: The kingdom of heaven is likened to a king, who would take an account of his servants. And when he had begun to take the account, one was brought to him that owed him ten - [A Prayer to Our Blessed Mother](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/11/01/a-prayer-to-our-blessed-mother-49/) - [A Message on the Sacred Heart of Jesus](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/10/31/a-message-on-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus-30/) - [A Message for Mission](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/10/30/a-message-for-mission-16/) - [A Message from Purgatory](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/10/29/a-message-from-purgatory-150/) - [A Message for Overcoming Sin](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/10/28/a-message-for-overcoming-sin-57/) - . ONE WHO DESIRES to process the King’s Highway by means of the arms of righteousness must pass through glory and ignobility, infamy and good reputation (2 Cor. 6:7, 8), and with such caution as if he deviates ever so little to the right or left, he shall be dashed upon the pernicious of crags. - [A Message from St. Augustine](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/10/27/a-message-from-st-augustine-38/) - [Feast of Christ the King - A Message from Pope Benedict XV](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/10/26/feast-of-christ-the-king-a-message-from-pope-benedict-xv/) - Translation From the Holy Gospel According to John (18:33-37) At that time: Pilate said to Jesus: Art thou the King of the Jews? Jesus answered: Sayest thou this thing of thyself, or have others told it thee of Me? Pilate answered: Am I a Jew? Thy own nation, and the chief priests, have delivered thee - [A Prayer to Our Blessed Mother](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/10/25/a-prayer-to-our-blessed-mother-48/) - [A Message for Mission](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/10/23/a-message-for-mission-15/) - [A Message on the Sacred Heart of Jesus](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/10/24/a-message-on-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus-29/) - [A Message from St. Augustine](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/10/20/a-message-from-st-augustine-37/) - [A Message on Our Blessed Mother](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/10/18/a-message-on-our-blessed-mother-16/) - [A Message on the Sacred Heart of Jesus](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/10/17/a-message-on-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus-28/) - [Nineteenth Sunday After Pentecost Time -- A Message From Pope Benedict XVI](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/10/19/nineteenth-sunday-after-pentecost-time-a-message-from/) - Translation From the Holy Gospel According to Matthew (22:1-14) At that time, Jesus spoke to the chief priests and the Pharisees in parables, saying: The kingdom of Heaven is likened to a king, who made a marriage for his son; and he sent his servants, to call them that were invited to the marriage, and - [A Message for Mission](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/10/16/a-message-for-mission-13/) - [A Message for Overcoming Sin](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/10/14/a-message-for-overcoming-sin-55/) - [A Message from Purgatory](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/10/22/a-message-from-purgatory-149/) - [A Message from Purgatory](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/10/15/a-message-from-purgatory-148/) - [A Message from St. Augustine](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/10/13/a-message-from-st-augustine-36/) - [Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost -- A Message from St. Pope John Paul II](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/10/12/eighteenth-sunday-after-pentecost-a-message-from-st-pope-john-paul-ii/) - 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 - [A Hymn for Our Blessed Mother](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/10/11/a-hymn-for-our-blessed-mother-5/) - [A Message for Mission](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/10/09/a-message-for-mission-14/) - [A Message on the Sacred Heart of Jesus](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/10/10/a-message-on-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus-27/) - [A Message from Purgatory](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/10/08/a-message-from-purgatory-147/) - [A Message for Overcoming Sin](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/10/07/a-message-for-overcoming-sin-54/) - [A Message From St. Bruno](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/10/06/a-message-from-st-bruno/) - [Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost -- A Message from St. Catherine of Siena](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/10/05/seventeenth-sunday-after-pentecost-a-message-from/) - Translation From the Holy Gospel According to Matthew (22:34-46) At that time the Pharisees came to Jesus, and one of them, a doctor of the law, asked Him, tempting Him: Master, which is the great commandment of the law? Jesus said to him: Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with thy whole heart, and - [The Rosary of Our Lady of Tears](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/09/27/the-rosary-of-our-lady-of-tears/) - Prayed for the conversion of souls, especially those possessed by the devil. On a Rosary of 7 Sets of 7 Beads Prayed for the conversion of souls, especially those possessed by the devil. On a Rosary of 7 Sets of 7 Beads Sign of the Cross Our Father... Hail Mary... Prayer: Crucified Jesus, prostrate - [A Poem for Our Blessed Mother](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/10/04/a-poem-for-our-blessed-mother-2/) - [A Message from Purgatory](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/10/01/a-message-from-purgatory-146/) - [A Message for Overcoming Sin](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/09/30/a-message-for-overcoming-sin-53/) - [A Message from St. Padre Pio](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/09/29/a-message-from-st-padre-pio-3/) - [Sixteenth Sunday After Pentecost -- A Message From Pope Benedict XVI](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/09/28/sixteenth-sunday-after-pentecost-a-message-from-pope-benedict-xvi/) - Translation From the Holy Gospel According to Luke (14:1-11) At that time, when Jesus went into the house of one of the chiefs of the Pharisees on the sabbath day to eat bread, they watched Him. And behold, there was a certain man before Him who had the dropsy: and Jesus answering, spoke to the - [A Message on the Sacred Heart of Jesus](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/09/26/a-message-on-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus-26/) - [A Message for Mission](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/10/02/a-message-for-mission-12/) - [A Message for Mission](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/09/25/a-message-for-mission-11/) - [A Message From the Sacred Heart of Jesus for the First Friday of October](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/10/03/a-message-from-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus-for-the-first-friday-of-october-3/) - [A Message for Overcoming Sin](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/09/23/a-message-for-overcoming-sin-52/) - [A Message from Purgatory](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/09/24/a-message-from-purgatory-145/) - [A Message from St. Padre Pio](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/09/22/a-message-from-st-padre-pio-2/) - [Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost -- A Message From St. Anthony of Padua](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/09/21/fifteenth-sunday-after-pentecost-a-message-from-st-anthony-of-padua/) - Translation From the Gospel According to Luke (7:11-16) At that time, Jesus went into a city called Naim: and there went with Him His disciples, and a great multitude. And when He came nigh to the gate of the city, behold a dead man was carried out, the only son of his mother, and she - [A Song for Our Blessed Mother](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/09/20/a-song-for-our-blessed-mother/) - [A Message for Overcoming Sin](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/09/16/a-message-for-overcoming-sin-51/) - [A Message from Purgatory](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/09/17/a-message-from-purgatory-144/) - [A Message from St. Augustine](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/09/15/a-message-from-st-augustine-35/) - [A Message for Mission](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/09/18/a-message-for-mission-10/) - [Message for Mission](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/09/11/message-for-mission/) - [Exaltation of the Holy Cross -- A Message From St. Thomas Aquinas](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/09/14/exaltation-of-the-holy-cross-a-message-from-st-thomas-aquinas/) - Translation of the Holy Gospel According to St. John (12:31-36) At that time: Jesus said to the multitude of the Jews, Now is the judgment of the world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out. And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all things to Myself. (Now - [A Message on Our Blessed Mother](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/09/13/a-message-on-our-blessed-mother-15/) - [A Message on the Sacred Heart of Jesus](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/09/19/a-message-on-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus-25/) - [A Message from the Sacred Heart of Jesus](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/09/12/a-message-from-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus-2/) - [A Message from Purgatory](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/09/10/a-message-from-purgatory-143/) - [A Message for Overcoming Sin](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/09/09/a-message-for-overcoming-sin-50/) - [A Message from St. Augustine](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/09/08/a-message-from-st-augustine-34/) - [Litany of Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/09/01/litany-of-our-lady-of-the-seven-sorrows/) - Lord, have mercy on us, _____Christ, have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy on us, _____Christ, have mercy on us. God the Father of Heaven, _____have mercy on us. God the Son, Redeemer of the world, _____have mercy on us. God the Holy Ghost, _____have mercy on us. Holy Trinity, One God, _____have mercy on - [A Message on Our Blessed Mother](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/09/06/a-message-on-our-blessed-mother-14/) - [Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost -- A Message From St. Augustine](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/09/07/thirteenth-sunday-after-pentecost-a-message-from-st-augustine/) - Translation of the Holy Gospel According to Luke (17:11-19) At that time, as Jesus was going to Jerusalem, He passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee: and as He entered into a certain town, there met Him ten men that were lepers, who stood afar off, and lifted up their voice, saying: Jesus, Master, - [Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost -- A Message From St. Anthony of Padua](https://padrepiopress.com/2024/08/18/thirteenth-sunday-after-pentecost-a-message-from-st-anthony-of-padua/) - Translation of the Holy Gospel According to Luke At that time, as Jesus was going to Jerusalem, He passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee: and as He entered into a certain town, there met Him ten men that were lepers, who stood afar off, and lifted up their voice, saying: Jesus, Master, have - [A Message from the Sacred Heart of Jesus for the First Friday of September](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/09/05/a-message-from-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus-for-the-first-friday-of-september-3/) - [A Message from Purgatory](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/09/03/a-message-from-purgatory-142/) - [A Message for Overcoming Sin](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/09/02/a-message-for-overcoming-sin-49/) - [A Message from St. Augustine](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/09/01/a-message-from-st-augustine-33/) - [Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost -- A Message From St. Gregory the Great](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/08/31/twelfth-sunday-after-pentecost-a-message-from-st-gregory-the-great/) - Translation of the Holy Gospel According to Luke (10:23-37) At that time, Jesus said to His disciples: Blessed are the eyes that see the things which you see. For I say to you, that many prophets and kings have desired to see the things that you see, and have not seen them; and to hear - [A Message on Our Blessed Mother](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/08/30/a-message-on-our-blessed-mother-13/) - [Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost -- A Message From St. Augustine](https://padrepiopress.com/2024/08/11/twelfth-sunday-after-pentecost-a-message-from-st-augustine/) - Translation of the Holy Gospel According to Luke At that time, Jesus said to His disciples: Blessed are the eyes that see the things which you see. For I say to you, that many prophets and kings have desired to see the things that you see, and have not seen them; and to hear the - [A Message for Mission](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/08/28/a-message-for-mission-9/) - [A Message from Purgatory](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/08/27/a-message-from-purgatory-141/) - [A Message for Overcoming Sin](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/08/26/a-message-for-overcoming-sin-48/) - [A Message from St. Augustine](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/08/25/a-message-from-st-augustine-32/) - [Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost -- A Message From St. Pope John Paul II](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/08/24/eleventh-sunday-after-pentecost-a-message-from-st-pope-john-paul-ii/) - Translation of the Holy Gospel According to Mark (7:31-37) At that time, Jesus going out to the coasts of Tyre, came by Sidon to the Sea of Galilee, through the midst of the coasts of Decapolis. And they bring to Him one deaf and dumb, and they besought Him that He would lay His hand - [A Message on Our Blessed Mother](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/08/23/a-message-on-our-blessed-mother-12/) - [A Message on the Sacred Heart of Jesus](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/08/22/a-message-on-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus-24/) - [A Message for Mission](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/08/21/a-message-for-mission-8/) - [A Message from Purgatory](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/08/20/a-message-from-purgatory-140/) - [A Message for Overcoming Sin](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/08/19/a-message-for-overcoming-sin-47/) - [A Message from St. Augustine](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/08/18/a-message-from-st-augustine-31/) - [Tenth Sunday After Pentecost -- A Message From St. John Chrysostom](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/08/17/tenth-sunday-after-pentecost-a-message-from-st-john-chrysostom/) - Translation of the Gospel According to Luke (18:9-14) At that time, Jesus spoke this parable to some who trusted in themselves as just and despised others. Two men went up into the temple to pray: the one was a pharisee, and the other a publican. The pharisee standing, prayed thus with himself: O God, I - [A Message on Our Blessed Mother's Father](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/08/16/a-message-on-our-blessed-mothers-father/) - [A Message on the Sacred Heart of Jesus](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/08/15/a-message-on-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus-23/) - [A Message for Mission](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/08/14/a-message-for-mission-7/) - [A Message from Purgatory](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/08/13/a-message-from-purgatory-139/) - [A Message for Overcoming Sin](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/08/12/a-message-for-overcoming-sin-46/) - [A Message from St. Augustine](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/08/11/a-message-from-st-augustine-30/) - [Ninth Sunday After Pentecost -- A Message from St. Anthony of Padua](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/08/10/ninth-sunday-after-pentecost-a-message-from-st-john-chrysostom/) - Translation of the Holy Gospel According to Luke (19:41-47) At that time, when Jesus drew near to Jerusalem, seeing the city, He wept over it, saying: If thou also hadst known, and that in this thy day, the things that are to thy peace: but now they are hidden from thy eyes. For the days - [A Hymn for Our Blessed Mother](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/08/09/a-hymn-for-our-blessed-mother-4/) - [A Message for Mission](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/08/07/a-message-for-mission-6/) - [A Message on the Sacred Heart of Jesus](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/08/08/a-message-on-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus-22/) - [A Message from Purgatory](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/08/06/a-message-from-purgatory-138/) - [A Message for Overcoming Sin](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/08/05/a-message-for-overcoming-sin-45/) - [A Message from St. Augustine](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/08/04/a-message-from-st-augustine-29/) - [Eighth Sunday After Pentecost -- A Message from St. John Chrysostom ](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/08/03/eighth-sunday-after-pentecost-a-message-from-st-john-chrysostom/) - Translation of the Holy Gospel According to Luke (16:1-9) At that time, Jesus said to His disciples this parable: There was a certain man, who had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he had wasted his goods; and he called him, and said to him: How is it that I hear - [A Prayer to Our Blessed Mother](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/08/02/a-prayer-to-our-blessed-mother-47/) - [A Message from the Sacred Heart of Jesus for the First Friday of August](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/08/01/a-message-from-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus-for-the-first-friday-of-august-3/) - [A Message for Mission](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/07/31/a-message-for-mission-5/) - [A Message from Purgatory](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/07/30/a-message-from-purgatory-137/) - [A Message for Overcoming Sin](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/07/29/a-message-for-overcoming-sin-44/) - [A Message from St. Augustine](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/07/28/a-message-from-st-augustine-28/) - [Seventh Sunday After Pentecost -- A Message from St. Pope Leo the Great](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/07/27/seventh-sunday-after-pentecost-a-message-from-st-pope-leo-the-great/) - Translation of the Holy Gospel According to Matthew (7:15-21) At that time Jesus said to His disciples: Beware of false prophets, who come to you in the clothing of sheep, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. By their fruits you shall know them. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? Even so - [A Hymn to the Mother of Our Blessed Mother](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/07/26/a-hymn-to-the-mother-of-our-blessed-mother/) - [A Message on the Sacred Heart of Jesus](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/07/25/a-message-on-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus-21/) - [A Message for Mission](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/07/24/a-message-for-mission-4/) - [A Message from Purgatory](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/07/23/a-message-from-purgatory-136/) - [A Message for Overcoming Sin](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/07/22/a-message-for-overcoming-sin-43/) - [Sixth Sunday After Pentecost -- A Message from St. Pope John XXIII](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/07/20/sixth-sunday-after-pentecost-a-message-from-st-pope-john-xxiii/) - Translation of the Holy Gospel According to Mark (8:1-9) At that time, when there was a great multitude with Jesus, and they had nothing to eat, calling His disciples together, He saith to them: I have compassion on the multitude, for behold they have now been with Me three days, and have nothing to eat - [A Message from St. Augustine](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/07/21/a-message-from-st-augustine-27/) - [A Prayer to Our Blessed Mother](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/07/19/a-prayer-to-our-blessed-mother-46/) - [A Message on the Sacred Heart of Jesus](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/07/18/a-message-on-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus-20/) - [A Message for Mission](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/07/17/a-message-for-mission-3/) - [A Message from Purgatory](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/07/16/a-message-from-purgatory-135/) - [A Message for Overcoming Sin](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/07/15/a-message-for-overcoming-sin-42/) - [A Message from St. Augustine](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/07/14/a-message-from-st-augustine-26/) - [FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST - A Message From St. John Chrysostom](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/07/13/fifth-sunday-after-pentecost-a-message-from-st-john-chrysostom/) - Translation of the Holy Gospel According to Matthew (Matt 5:20-24) At that time Jesus said to His disciples: Except your justice abound more than that of the Scribes and Pharisees, you shall not enter into the kingdom of Heaven. You have heard that it was said to them of old: Thou shalt not kill and - [A Prayer to Our Blessed Mother](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/07/12/a-prayer-to-our-blessed-mother-45/) - [A Message on the Sacred Heart of Jesus](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/07/11/a-message-on-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus-19/) - [A Message for Mission](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/07/10/a-message-for-mission-2/) - [A Message from Purgatory](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/07/09/a-message-from-purgatory-134/) - [A Message for Overcoming Sin](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/07/08/a-message-for-overcoming-sin-41/) - [A Message from St. Augustine](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/07/07/a-message-from-st-augustine-25/) - [Fourth Sunday After Pentecost -- A Message From St. Antony of Padua](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/07/06/fourth-sunday-after-pentecost-a-message-from-st-antony-of-padua/) - Translation of the Holy Gospel According to Luke (Luke 5:1-11) At that time, when the multitude pressed upon Jesus to hear the word of God, He stood by the lake of Genesareth. And He saw two ships standing by the lake; but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their nets. And - [On Our Blessed Mother](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/07/05/on-our-blessed-mother-3/) - [A Message from the Sacred Heart of Jesus for the First Friday of July](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/07/04/a-message-from-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus-for-the-first-friday-of-july-3/) - [A Message for Mission](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/07/03/a-message-for-mission/) - [A Message from Purgatory](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/07/02/a-message-from-purgatory-133/) - [A Message for Overcoming Sin](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/07/01/a-message-for-overcoming-sin-40/) - [A Message From St. Augustine](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/06/30/a-message-from-st-augustine-24/) - [External Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus -- A Message From St. Mary Margaret Alacoque](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/06/29/external-solemnity-of-the-most-sacred-heart-of-jesus-a-message-from-pope-benedict-xvi/) - Translation of the Holy Gospel According to John (John 19:31-37) At that time: The Jews (because it was the Parasceve), that the bodies might not remain upon the cross on the Sabbath day (for that was a great Sabbath day) besought Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away. - [A Hymn to Our Blessed Mother](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/06/28/a-hymn-to-our-blessed-mother-16/) - [A Message on the Sacred Heart of Jesus](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/06/27/a-message-on-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus-18/) - [A Message on the Eucharist](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/06/26/a-message-on-the-eucharist/) - [A Message from Purgatory](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/06/25/a-message-from-purgatory-132/) - [A Message for Overcoming Sin](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/06/24/a-message-for-overcoming-sin-39/) - [A Message from Blaise Pascal](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/06/23/a-message-from-blaise-pascal/) - [External Solemnity of Corpus Christi -- A Message From St. Thérèse of Lisieux](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/06/22/external-solemnity-of-corpus-christi-a-message-from-st-therese-of-lisieux/) - Translation of the Holy Gospel According to John (John 6:55-58) At that time Jesus said to the multitudes of the Jews: My Flesh is meat indeed, and My Blood is drink indeed. He that eateth My Flesh, and drinketh My Blood, abideth in Me, and I in him. As the living Father hath sent Me, - [A Message on Our Blessed Mother](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/06/21/a-message-on-our-blessed-mother-11/) - [Act of Reparation through the Sacred Heart of Jesus](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/06/20/act-of-reparation-through-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus/) - [A Message for Eucharistic Revival](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/06/19/a-message-for-eucharistic-revival-60/) - [A Message from Purgatory](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/06/18/a-message-from-purgatory-131/) - [A Message for Overcoming Sin](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/06/17/a-message-for-overcoming-sin-38/) - [A Message from St. Pope Leo the Great](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/06/16/a-message-from-st-pope-leo-the-great/) - [Trinity Sunday -- A Message From St. John Chrysostom](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/06/15/trinity-sunday-a-message-from-st-pope-leo-the-great/) - Continuation of the Holy Gospel According to Matthew (Matt 28:18-20) At that time, Jesus said to His disciples, All power is given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore, teach ye all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to - [A Message On Our Blessed Mother](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/06/14/a-message-on-our-blessed-mother-10/) - [A Message on the Sacred Heart of Jesus](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/06/13/a-message-on-the-sacred-heart/) - [A Message for Eucharistic Revival](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/06/12/a-message-for-eucharistic-revival-59/) - [A Message from Purgatory](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/06/11/a-message-from-purgatory-130/) - [A Message for Overcoming Sin](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/06/10/a-message-for-overcoming-sin-37/) - [A Message from St. Augustine](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/06/09/a-message-from-st-augustine-23/) - [Pentecost -- A Message From St. John Damascus](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/06/08/pentecost-a-message-from-st-john-damascus/) - Continuation of the Holy Gospel According to John (John 14:23-31) At that time Jesus said to His disciples, If any one love Me, he will keep My word, and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and will make Our abode in him: he that loveth Me not, keepeth not My - [A Message from the Sacred Heart of Jesus for the First Friday of June](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/06/06/a-message-from-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus-for-the-first-friday-of-june-3/) - [A Message on Our Blessed Mother](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/06/07/a-message-on-our-blessed-mother-9/) - [A Message for Eucharistic Revival](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/06/05/a-message-for-eucharistic-revival-58/) - [A Message from Purgatory](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/06/04/a-message-from-purgatory-129/) - [A Message on Overcoming Sin](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/06/03/a-message-on-overcoming-sin/) - [A Message from Saint Pope Leo the Great](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/06/02/a-message-from-saint-pope-leo-the-great/) - [Sunday After the Ascension -- A Message from St. Augustine](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/06/01/sunday-after-the-ascension-a-message-from-st-augustine/) - Continuation of the Holy Gospel According to John (John 15:26-27; 16:1-4) At that time Jesus said to His disciples: When the Paraclete cometh, Whom I will send you from the Father, the Spirit of truth, Who proceedeth from the Father, He shall give testimony of Me: and you shall give testimony, because you are with - [A Message on Our Blessed Mother's Rosary](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/05/31/a-message-on-our-blessed-mothers-rosary/) - [A Message on the Sacred Heart of Jesus](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/05/30/a-message-on-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus-17/) - [A Message for Eucharistic Revival](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/05/29/a-message-for-eucharistic-revival-57/) - [A Message from Purgatory](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/05/27/a-message-from-purgatory-128/) - [A Message for Overcoming Sin](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/05/27/a-message-for-overcoming-sin-36/) - [A Message from St. Philip Neri](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/05/26/a-message-from-st-philip-neri-2/) - [Fifth Sunday After Easter --A Message from Saint Pope Leo the Great](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/05/25/fifth-sunday-after-easter-a-message-from-saint-pope-leo-the-great/) - Translation of the Gospel According to John (John 16: 23-30) At that time Jesus saith to His disciples: Amen, amen, I say to you: if you ask the Father any thing in My name, He will give it to you. Hitherto you have not asked any thing in my name: Ask, and you shall receive, - [A Message on Our Blessed Mother](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/05/24/a-message-on-our-blessed-mother-8/) - [A Prayer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/05/23/a-prayer-to-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus-23/) - [A Message for Eucharistic Revival](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/05/22/a-message-for-eucharistic-revival-56/) - [A Message from Purgatory](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/05/21/a-message-from-purgatory-127/) - [A Message for Overcoming Sin](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/05/20/a-message-for-overcoming-sin-35/) - [A Message from Pope Leo XIII](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/05/19/a-message-from-pope-leo-xiii-2/) - [Fourth Sunday After Easter -- A Message From St. Augustine](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/05/18/fourth-sunday-after-easter-a-message-from-st-augustine/) - Translation of the Gospel According to John (John 16:5-14) At that time Jesus said to His disciples: I go to Him that sent Me: and none of you asketh Me: Whither goest Thou? But because I have spoken these things to you, sorrow hath filled your heart. But I tell you the truth: it is - [A Message on Our Blessed Mother](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/05/17/a-message-on-our-blessed-mother-7/) - [A Message on the Sacred Heart of Jesus](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/05/16/a-message-on-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus-16/) - [A Message for Eucharistic Revival](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/05/15/a-message-for-eucharistic-revival-54/) - [A Message from Purgatory](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/05/14/a-message-from-purgatory-126/) - [A Message from Purgatory](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/05/07/a-message-from-purgatory-125/) - [A Message for Overcoming Sin](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/05/13/a-message-for-overcoming-sin-34/) - [A Message for Overcoming Sin](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/05/06/a-message-for-overcoming-sin-33/) - [A Message from Pope Leo XIII](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/05/12/a-message-from-pope-leo-xiii/) - [A Prayer to Our Blessed Mother](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/04/26/a-prayer-to-our-blessed-mother-44/) - Full Text ↓↓↓↓↓ Novena Prayer for the Sacred College of CardinalsGathered for the Conclave to elect the Roman PontiffApril 26-May 5, 2025 I KNEEL BEFORE YOU, O Virgin Mother of God, Our Lady of Guadalupe, the compassionate mother of all who love you, cry to you, seek you, and trust in you. I plead for - [A Prayer for the Repose of the Soul of Pope Francis](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/04/21/a-prayer-for-the-repose-of-the-soul-of-pope-francis/) - God, Who, in Thine ineffable providence, didst will that Thy servant Francis should be numbered among the high priests; grant, we beseech Thee, that he, who on earth held the place of Thine only-begotten Son, may be joined forevermore to the fellowship of Thy holy pontiffs. Through the same Jesus Christ, Thy Son, Who liveth - [A Message from Cardinal Pizzaballa](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/05/05/a-message-from-cardinal-pizzaballa/) - [Second Sunday After Easter -- A Message from St. John Paul II](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/05/04/second-sunday-after-easter-a-message-from-st-john-paul-ii/) - Translation of the Gospel According to John (John 10:11-16) At that time Jesus said to the Pharisees: I am the good Shepherd. The good Shepherd giveth his life for his sheep. But the hireling, and he that is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming and leaveth the sheep - [A Message on Our Blessed Mother](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/05/03/a-message-on-our-blessed-mother-6/) - [A Message from the Sacred Heart of Jesus for the First Friday of May](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/05/02/a-message-from-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus-for-the-first-friday-of-may-3/) - [A Message for Eucharistic Revival](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/05/01/a-message-for-eucharistic-revival-53/) - [A Message on Suffering](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/04/30/a-message-on-suffering/) - [A Message for Overcoming Sin](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/04/29/a-message-for-overcoming-sin-32/) - [A Message from Card Péter Erdő](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/04/28/a-message-from-card-peter-erdo/) - [Divine Mercy / Low Sunday — A Message From Pope Benedict XVI](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/04/27/divine-mercy-low-sunday-a-message-from-pope-benedict-xvi/) - Translation of the Gospel According to John (20:19-31) At that time, when it was late that same day, the first of the week, and the doors were shut, where the disciples were gathered together for fear of the Jews, Jesus came, and stood in the midst and said to them: Peace be to you. And - [A Message on Listening to the Sacred Heart of Jesus](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/04/25/a-message-on-listening-to-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus/) - [A Message for Eucharistic Revival](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/04/24/a-message-for-eucharistic-revival-52/) - [A Message from Purgatory](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/04/23/a-message-from-purgatory-124/) - [A Message for Overcoming Sin](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/04/22/a-message-for-overcoming-sin-31/) - [A Prayer for Pope Francis](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/02/22/a-prayer-for-pope-francis/) - [A Message from Card. Robert Sarah](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/04/21/a-message-from-card-robert-sarah/) - [Easter Sunday — A Message from St. Pope John Paul II](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/04/20/easter-sunday-a-message-from-st-pope-john-paul-ii-2/) - Translation of the Gospel According to Mark (16:1-7) At that time, Mary Magdalen, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought sweet spices, that coming they might anoint Jesus. And very early in the morning, the first day of the week, they came to the sepulcher, the sun being now risen. And they said - [Our Blessed Mother on Holy Saturday Night](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/04/19/our-blessed-mother-on-holy-saturday-night/) - [A Hymn for Good Friday](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/04/18/a-hymn-for-good-friday/) - Abroad the regal banners fly,Now shines the cross’s mystery;Upon it Life did death endure,And yet by death did life procure. Who, wounded with a direful spear,Did, purposely to wash us clearFrom stain of sin, pour out a floodOf precious water mixed with blood. That which the prophet-king of oldHath in mysterious verse foretold,Is now accomplished, - [A Message for Holy Thursday](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/04/17/a-message-for-holy-thursday/) - [A Message from Purgatory](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/04/02/a-message-from-purgatory-121/) - [A Message from Purgatory](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/04/16/a-message-from-purgatory-123/) - [A Message for Overcoming Sin](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/04/15/a-message-for-overcoming-sin-30/) - [A Message from Ven. Fulton Sheen](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/04/14/a-message-from-ven-fulton-sheen/) - [Palm Sunday (6th Sunday in Lent) — The Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/04/13/palm-sunday-6th-sunday-in-lent-the-passion-of-our-lord-jesus-christ-3/) - The Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew Where C. =Cronicler J. = Jesus and S. = the Rest C. Then Jesus came with them into a country place which is called Gethsemani; and He said to His disciples: J. Sit you here, till I go yonder and pray. C. And taking with - [A Prayer to Our Blessed Mother](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/04/12/a-prayer-to-our-blessed-mother-43/) - [A Message on the Sacred Heart of Jesus](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/04/11/a-message-on-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus-15/) - [A Message for Eucharistic Revival](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/04/10/a-message-for-eucharistic-revival-51/) - [A Prayer to Our Blessed Mother](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/04/05/a-prayer-to-our-blessed-mother-42/) - [A Message from Purgatory](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/04/09/a-message-from-purgatory-122/) - [A Message for Overcoming Sin](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/04/08/a-message-for-overcoming-sin-29/) - [A Message from Mother Teresa](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/04/07/a-message-from-mother-teresa-2/) - [A Message from the Sacred Heart of Jesus for the First Friday of April](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/04/04/a-message-from-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus-for-the-first-friday-of-april-3/) - [A Message for Eucharistic Revival](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/04/03/a-message-for-eucharistic-revival-50/) - [A Message for Overcoming Sin](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/04/01/a-message-for-overcoming-sin-28/) - [A Message from Mother Teresa](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/03/31/a-message-from-mother-teresa/) - [Fourth Sunday of Lent / Lætáre Sunday -- A Message From St. Romanos the Melodist](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/03/30/fourth-sunday-of-lent-laetare-sunday-a-message-from-st-romanos-the-melodist/) - Translation of the Holy Gospel According to John (6:1-15) At that time, Jesus went over the Sea of Galilee which is that of Tiberias; and a great multitude followed Him, because they saw the miracles which He did on them that were diseased. Jesus therefore went up into a mountain, and there He sat with - [Lætáre Sunday (4th Sunday in Lent) — A Message From St. Augustine](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/03/19/laetare-sunday-4th-sunday-in-lent-a-message-from-st-augustine/) - Translation of the Holy Gospel According to John At that time, Jesus went over the Sea of Galilee which is that of Tiberias; and a great multitude followed Him, because they saw the miracles which He did on them that were diseased. Jesus therefore went up into a mountain, and there He sat with His - [A Hymn to Our Blessed Mother](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/03/29/a-hymn-to-our-blessed-mother-15/) - Bernard of Cluny, “Hymn to Our Lady,”in Lyra Ecclesiastica, 1842, pgs. 27-31. - [A Message on the Sacred Heart of Jesus](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/03/28/a-message-on-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus-14/) - [A Message for Eucharistic Revival](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/03/27/a-message-for-eucharistic-revival-49/) - [A Message from Purgatory](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/03/26/a-message-from-purgatory-120/) - [A Message for Overcoming Sin](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/03/25/a-message-for-overcoming-sin-27/) - [A Message from St. Augustine](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/03/24/a-message-from-st-augustine-22/) - [Third Sunday in Lent — A Message from The Venerable Bede](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/03/23/third-sunday-in-lent-a-message-from-the-venerable-bede/) - Translation of the Holy Gospel According to Luke (11:14-28) At that time Jesus was casting out a devil, and the same was dumb. And when He had cast out the devil, the dumb spoke, and the multitudes were in admiration at it. But some of them said: He casteth out devils by Beelzebub, the prince - [A Message on Our Blessed Mother](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/03/22/a-message-on-our-blessed-mother-5/) - “PUTTING two and two together" is a simple expression for a sublime and fruitful work [by which] man gains experience, science, and wisdom. Now it is that same simple, yet sublime work that goes on in the heart of prayer; the same which went on in its perfect form in the most perfect heart of - [A Message on the Sacred Heart of Jesus](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/03/21/a-message-on-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus-13/) - [A Message from Purgatory](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/03/19/a-message-from-purgatory-119/) - [A Message for Eucharistic Revival](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/03/20/a-message-for-eucharistic-revival-48/) - [A Message for Overcoming Sin](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/03/18/a-message-for-overcoming-sin-26/) - [A Message from St. Augustine](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/03/17/a-message-from-st-augustine-21/) - [Second Sunday of Lent — A Message From St. Augustine](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/03/16/second-sunday-of-lent-a-message-from-st-augustine/) - Translation of the Holy Gospel According to Matthew (17:1-9) At that time Jesus took Peter and James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into a high mountain apart: and He was transfigured before them. And his face did shine as the sun: and His garments became white as snow. And behold there appeared - [A Pray to Our Blessed Mother](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/03/15/a-pray-to-our-blessed-mother-2/) - [A Message on the Sacred Heart of Jesus](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/03/14/a-message-on-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus-12/) - [A Message for Eucharistic Revival](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/03/13/a-message-for-eucharistic-revival-47/) - [A Message from Purgatory](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/03/12/a-message-from-purgatory-118/) - [A Message for Overcoming Sin](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/03/11/a-message-for-overcoming-sin-25/) - [A Message from St. Augustine](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/03/10/a-message-from-st-augustine-20/) - [The First Sunday of Lent — A Message from St. Pope John Paul II](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/03/09/the-first-sunday-of-lent-a-message-from-st-pope-john-paul-ii/) - Translation of the Holy Gospel According to Matthew (4:1-11) At that time Jesus was led by the spirit into the desert, to be tempted by the devil. And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, afterwards he was hungry. And the tempter coming said to him: 'If thou be the Son of God, - [The First Sunday of Lent — A Message From Pope Benedict XVI](https://padrepiopress.com/2024/02/18/the-first-sunday-of-lent-a-message-from-pope-benedict-xvi/) - Translation of the Holy Gospel According to Matthew At that time Jesus was led by the spirit into the desert, to be tempted by the devil. And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, afterwards he was hungry. And the tempter coming said to him: 'If thou be the Son of God, command - [The First Sunday of Lent — A Message From St. Pope Leo the Great](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/02/26/the-first-sunday-of-lent-a-message-from-st-pope-leo-the-great/) - Translation of the Holy Gospel According to Matthew At that time Jesus was led by the spirit into the desert, to be tempted by the devil. And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, afterwards he was hungry. And the tempter coming said to him: 'If thou be the Son of God, command - [A Message on Our Blessed Mother](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/03/08/a-message-on-our-blessed-mother-4/) - [A Message from the Sacred Heart of Jesus for the First Friday of March](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/03/07/a-message-from-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus-for-the-first-friday-of-march-3/) - [A Message for Eucharistic Revival](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/03/06/a-message-for-eucharistic-revival-46/) - [A Message from Purgatory](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/03/05/a-message-from-purgatory-117/) - [A Message for Overcoming Sin](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/03/04/a-message-for-overcoming-sin-24/) - [A Message From St. Augustine](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/03/03/a-message-from-st-augustine-19/) - [Quinquagesima Sunday — A Message From St. Anthony of Padua](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/03/02/quinquagesima-sunday-a-message-from-st-anthony-of-padua/) - Translation of the Holy Gospel According to Luke (18:31-43) At that time Jesus took unto Him the twelve and said to them: Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all things shall be accomplished which were written by the Prophets concerning the Son of Man. For He shall be delivered to the Gentiles, and shall - [Quinquagesima Sunday — A Message From St. Pope Gregory the Great](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/02/19/quinquagesima-sunday-a-message-from-st-pope-gregory-the-great/) - Translation of the Holy Gospel According to Luke At that time Jesus took unto Him the twelve and said to them: Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all things shall be accomplished which were written by the Prophets concerning the Son of Man. For He shall be delivered to the Gentiles, and shall be - [A Prayer to Our Blessed Mother](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/03/01/a-prayer-to-our-blessed-mother-41/) - [A Message on the Sacred Heart of Jesus](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/02/28/a-message-on-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus-11/) - [A Message for Eucharistic Revival](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/02/27/a-message-for-eucharistic-revival-45/) - [A Message from Purgatory](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/02/26/a-message-from-purgatory-116/) - [A Message for Overcoming Sin](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/02/25/a-message-for-overcoming-sin-23/) - [A Message From St. Isaac of Nineveh](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/02/24/a-message-from-st-isaac-of-nineveh-17/) - [Sexagesima Sunday — A Message From St. Pope John Paul II](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/02/23/sexagesima-sunday-a-message-from-st-pope-john-paul-ii-2/) - Translation of the Holy Gospel According to Luke (8:4-15) At that time, when a very great multitude was gathered together and hastened out of the cities unto Jesus, He spoke by a similitude: The sower went out to sow his seed: and as he sowed, some fell by the wayside, and it was trodden down, - [Sexagesima Sunday — A Message From Saint Pope John Paul II](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/02/12/sexagesima-sunday-a-message-from-saint-pope-john-paul-ii/) - Translation of the Holy Gospel According to Luke At that time, when a very great multitude was gathered together and hastened out of the cities unto Jesus, He spoke by a similitude: The sower went out to sow his seed: and as he sowed, some fell by the wayside, and it was trodden down, and - [A Sonnet to Our Blessed Mother](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/02/22/a-sonnet-to-our-blessed-mother/) - [A Message on The Sacred Heart of Jesus](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/02/21/a-message-on-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus-10/) - [A Message for Eucharistic Revival](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/02/20/a-message-for-eucharistic-revival-44/) - [A Message From Purgatory](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/02/19/a-message-from-purgatory-115/) - [A Message for Overcoming Sin](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/02/18/a-message-for-overcoming-sin-22/) - [A Message From St. Alphonsus de Liguori](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/02/17/a-message-from-st-alphonsus-de-liguori/) - [SEPTUAGESIMA SUNDAY -- A Message From Saint Catherine of Siena](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/02/16/septuagesima-sunday-a-message-from-saint-catherine-of-siena/) - Translation of the Holy Gospel According to Matthew (Matt 20:1-16) At that time Jesus spoke to his disciples this parable: The kingdom of heaven is like to an householder who went out early in the morning to hire laborers into his vineyard. And having agreed with the laborers for a penny a day, he sent - [Septuagesima Sunday — A Message From Saint Pope John Paul II](https://padrepiopress.com/2023/02/05/septuagesima-sunday-a-message-from-saint-pope-john-paul-ii/) - Translation of the Holy Gospel According to Matthew At that time Jesus spoke to his disciples this parable: The kingdom of heaven is like to an householder who went out early in the morning to hire laborers into his vineyard. And having agreed with the laborers for a penny a day, he sent them into - [A Poem About Our Blessed Mother](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/02/15/a-poem-about-our-blessed-mother/) - O Mother dear, our age is full of theeAnd the fair marvels of thy power and grace;From many a glorious shrine and famous placeFlows the full river of thy charity, Nor thence alone — for there are spots obscureBy angels honoured, to the world unknown,Where thou dost love to shed thy blessings downUpon the meek, - [A Message on the Sacred Heart of Jesus](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/02/14/a-message-on-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus-9/) - [A Message for Eucharistic Revival](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/02/13/a-message-for-eucharistic-revival-43/) - [A Message From Purgatory](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/02/12/a-message-from-purgatory-114/) - [A Message for Overcoming Sin](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/02/11/a-message-for-overcoming-sin-21/) - [A Message from St. Isaac of Nineveh](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/02/03/a-message-from-st-isaac-of-nineveh-16/) - [A Message from St. Maximus the Confessor](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/02/10/a-message-from-st-maximus-the-confessor-20/) - [FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY -- A Message From St. Pope Gregory the Great](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/02/09/fifth-sunday-after-epiphany-a-message-from-st-pope-gregory-the-great/) - Translation of the Gospel According to Matthew (13:24-30) At that time Jesus spoke this parable to the multitudes: The kingdom of heaven is likened to a man that sowed good seed in his field. But while men were asleep, his enemy came and oversowed cockle among the wheat, and went his way. And when the - [A Message from Our Blessed Mother](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/02/08/a-message-from-our-blessed-mother-52/) - [A Message from the Sacred Heart of Jesus for the First Friday of February](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/02/07/a-message-from-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus-for-the-first-friday-of-february-3/) - [A Message for Eucharistic Revival](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/02/06/a-message-for-eucharistic-revival-42/) - [A Message from Purgatory](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/02/05/a-message-from-purgatory-113/) - [A Message for Overcoming Sin](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/02/04/a-message-for-overcoming-sin-20/) - [Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary -- A Message from St. Thomas Aquinas](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/02/02/purification-of-the-blessed-virgin-mary-a-message-from-st-thomas-aquinas/) - Translation of the Gospel of Luke (2:22-32) At that time, after the days of Mary's purification according to the law of Moses, were accomplished, they carried Jesus to Jerusalem, to present Him to the Lord; as it is written in the law of the Lord: Every male opening the womb, shall be called holy to - [A Hymn to Our Blessed Mother](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/02/01/a-hymn-to-our-blessed-mother-14/) - [A Message on the Sacred Heart of Jesus](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/01/31/a-message-on-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus-8/) - [A Message for Eucharistic Revival](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/01/30/a-message-for-eucharistic-revival-41/) - [A Message from Purgatory](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/01/29/a-message-from-purgatory-112/) - [A Message for Overcoming Sin](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/01/28/a-message-for-overcoming-sin-19/) - [A Message from St. Isaac of Nineveh](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/01/27/a-message-from-st-isaac-of-nineveh-15/) - [A Prayer to Our Blessed Mother](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/01/25/a-prayer-to-our-blessed-mother-40/) - [A Message About the Sacred Heart of Jesus](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/01/24/a-message-about-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus-3/) - [A Message for Eucharistic Revival](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/01/23/a-message-for-eucharistic-revival-40/) - [A Message from Purgatory](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/01/22/a-message-from-purgatory-111/) - [Second Sunday After Epiphany -- A Message from St. Thomas Aquinas](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/01/19/second-sunday-after-epiphany-a-message-from-st-thomas-aquinas/) - Translation of the Holy Gospel According to John (2:1-11) 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 - [A Message on Our Blessed Mother](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/01/18/a-message-on-our-blessed-mother-3/) - [A Message for Overcoming Sin](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/01/21/a-message-for-overcoming-sin-18/) - [A Message from St. Maximus the Confessor](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/01/20/a-message-from-st-maximus-the-confessor-19/) - [A Message on the Sacred Heart of Jesus](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/01/17/a-message-on-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus-7/) - [A Message for Eucharistic Revival](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/01/16/a-message-for-eucharistic-revival-39/) - [A Message from Purgatory](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/01/15/a-message-from-purgatory-110/) - [A Message for Overcoming Sin](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/01/14/a-message-for-overcoming-sin-17/) - [A Message from St. Nylus of Ancyra](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/01/13/a-message-from-st-nylus-of-ancyra-23/) - [Feast of the Holy Family - A Message From Pope Benedict XVI](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/01/12/feast-of-the-holy-family-a-message-from-pope-benedict-xvi/) - 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, - [A Hymn for Our Blessed Mother](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/01/11/a-hymn-for-our-blessed-mother-3/) - [A Message On the Sacred Heart of Jesus](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/01/10/a-message-on-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus-6/) - [A Message for Eucharistic Revival](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/01/09/a-message-for-eucharistic-revival-38/) - [A Message from Purgatory](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/01/08/a-message-from-purgatory-109/) - [A Message for Overcoming Sin](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/01/07/a-message-for-overcoming-sin-16/) - [A Message From St. Leo the Great](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/01/06/a-message-from-st-leo-the-great/) - [Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus -- Messages From the Church Fathers](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/01/05/feast-of-the-holy-name-of-jesus-messages-from-the-church-fathers/) - Translation of the Gospel According to Luke (2:21) At that time, after eight days were accomplished, that the child should be circumcised; His Name was called Jesus, which was called by the Angel before He was conceived in the womb. Messages From The Church Fathers (Catena Aurea, Vol III, Luke 2:21) AMBROSE. Who is this - [A Message on Our Blessed Mother](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/01/04/a-message-on-our-blessed-mother-2/) - [A Message from The Sacred Heart of Jesus for the First Friday of January](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/01/03/a-message-from-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus-for-the-first-friday-of-january-3/) - [A Message for Eucharistic Revival](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/01/02/a-message-for-eucharistic-revival-37/) - [Prayers for Year's Close and Year's Beginning](https://padrepiopress.com/2024/12/31/prayers-for-years-close-and-years-beginning/) - Te Deum traditionally said to close the year in thanksgiving to our Heavenly Father for the good gifts that we have received from and by His hand throughout the year. We praise thee, O God:we acknowledge thee to be the Lord.All the earth doth worshipThee the Father everlasting. To Thee all Angels cry aloud; the - [A Message from Purgatory](https://padrepiopress.com/2025/01/01/a-message-from-purgatory-108/) - [A Message for Overcoming Sin](https://padrepiopress.com/2024/12/31/a-message-for-overcoming-sin-15/) - [A Message From St. Augustine](https://padrepiopress.com/2024/12/30/a-message-from-st-augustine-18/) - [Sunday Within the Octave of Christmas -- A Message From Pope Benedict XVI](https://padrepiopress.com/2024/12/29/sunday-within-the-octave-of-christmas-a-message-from-pope-benedict-xvi/) - Translation of the Gospel According to Luke At that time Joseph and Mary, the mother of Jesus, were wondering at those things which were spoken concerning Him, And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary His Mother: Behold this child is set for the fall and for the resurrection of many in Israel: and for - [Our Blessed Mother, Mother of Martyrs](https://padrepiopress.com/2024/12/28/our-blessed-mother-mother-of-martyrs/) - [Praying to Sacred Heart of Jesus](https://padrepiopress.com/2024/12/27/praying-to-sacred-heart-of-jesus/) - [A Message for Eucharistic Revival](https://padrepiopress.com/2024/12/26/a-message-for-eucharistic-revival-36/) - [A Message From Purgatory](https://padrepiopress.com/2024/12/25/a-message-from-purgatory-107/) - [A Prayer for Overcoming Sin](https://padrepiopress.com/2024/12/23/a-prayer-for-overcoming-sin-29/) - [A Message from St. Augustine](https://padrepiopress.com/2024/12/23/a-message-from-st-augustine-17/) - [Fourth Sunday of Advent -- A Message From St. Bernard of Clairvaux](https://padrepiopress.com/2024/12/22/fourth-sunday-of-advent-a-message-from-st-bernard-of-clairvaux/) - Translation of the Holy Gospel According to Luke Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judea, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and Philip his brother tetrarch of Iturea and the country of Trachonitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilina, under the high-priests Annas and Caiphas: the - [Our Blessed Mother is the Hope of Sinners](https://padrepiopress.com/2024/12/21/our-blessed-mother-is-the-hope-of-sinners/) - [A Message on the Sacred Heart of Jesus](https://padrepiopress.com/2024/12/20/a-message-on-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus-5/) - [A Message for Eucharistic Revival](https://padrepiopress.com/2024/12/19/a-message-for-eucharistic-revival-35/) - [A Message from Purgatory](https://padrepiopress.com/2024/12/18/a-message-from-purgatory-106/) - [A Message for Overcoming Sin](https://padrepiopress.com/2024/12/17/a-message-for-overcoming-sin-14/) - [A Message from St. Irenaeus of Lyons](https://padrepiopress.com/2024/12/16/a-message-from-st-irenaeus-of-lyons-2/) - [Third Sunday of Advent -- Gaudéte Sunday -- A Message from St. Augustine](https://padrepiopress.com/2024/12/15/third-sunday-of-advent-gaudete-sunday-a-message-from-st-augustine/) - Translation of the Holy Gospel According to John At that time the Jews sent from Jerusalem priests and Levites to John, to ask him: Who art thou? 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