The movement of the human soul, and human society in general, from its fallen chaotic state towards divine order is at the heart of the Blog of Padre Pio Press. Writings, ponderings, and reflections on this movement of the soul are authored by Fr. Cliff Ermatinger and by the occasional Guest Contributor. The articles and recordings are relegated to the following areas:
Throughout the Month of August,
Padre Pio Press Cordially Invites Its Readership to Join in Saying:
Litany of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Angelology – Part II – A Lecture Series by Fr. Ermatinger
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Angelology: Part II
Pseudo-Dionysius and Intro to St Thomas Aquinas
A Lecture Series by Fr. Ermatinger
Jost Amman, 1579
Angelology: Part I — Pseudo-Dionysius and Celestial Hierarchies: —> Click Here <—
Angelology: Part II — Pseudo-Dionysius and Intro to St […]
Matt 14:22-36 — Homily by Fr. Ermatinger
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The Gospel According to Matthew (12:22-26)
James Tissot, 1886-96
Then he made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up into the hills by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, but the boat by this time was many furlongs distant […]
Tenth Sunday After Pentecost – Homily by Fr. Ermatinger
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and the Tax Collector Icon,
Byzantine, Modern
Translation of the Epistle for the Tenth Sunday After Pentecost (1 Cor 12:2-11)
Brethren, You know that, when you were heathens, you went to dumb idols, according as you were led, Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man, speaking by the Spirit of God, saith Anathema to Jesus and no man can say, The Lord Jesus, but […]
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 babies will be saved. Pray it daily and make it known to the world. Anyone who teaches it will not be lost. Innocent souls in heaven will not let them become lost. I, with My Love and Mercy, will […]
Angelology – Part I – A Lecture Series by Fr. Ermatinger
Angelology: Part I
Pseudo-Dionysius and Celestial Hierarchies
A Lecture Series by Fr. Ermatinger
Jost Amman, 1579
Angelology: Part I — Pseudo-Dionysius and Celestial Hierarchies: —> Click Here <—
Angelology: Part II — Pseudo-Dionysius and Intro to St Thomas Aquinas: —> Click Here <—
