The movement of the human soul, and human society in general, from its fallen chaotic state towards divine order is at the heart of the Blog of Padre Pio Press. Writings, ponderings, and reflections on this movement of the soul are authored by Fr. Cliff Ermatinger and by the occasional Guest Contributor. The articles and recordings are relegated to the following areas:
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Litany of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
TREATISE ON PURGATORY – Chapter VII and Reflection
TREATISE ON PURGATORY by St. Catherine of Genoa
CHAPTER VII
THE WONDERFUL WISDOM OF GOD IN THE INVENTION OF PURGATORY AND HELL
As the soul cleansed and purified finds no place wherein to rest but God, this being its end by creation, so the soul in a state of sin finds no place for it but hell, this being its end by the appointment of God. No sooner, then, does the soul leave the body in mortal sin than it goes straight to hell as to its allotted place, with no other guide […]
TREATISE ON PURGATORY – Chapter VI and Reflection
TREATISE ON PURGATORY by St. Catherine of Genoa
CHAPTER VI
COMPARISON TO EXPLAIN THE IMPETUOSITY AND LOVE BY WHICH THE SOULS IN PURGATORY DESIRE TO ENJOY GOD.
Let us suppose that there existed in the world but one loaf of bread to satisfy the hunger of every creature, and that the mere sight of it could do this. In such a case a man, having naturally, if in good health, a desire for food, would find himself, so long as he was kept from dying or falling sick, getting more and more hungry; […]
