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The movement of the human soul, and human society in general, from its fallen chaotic state towards divine order is at the heart of the Blog of Padre Pio Press. Writings, ponderings, and reflections on this movement of the soul are authored by Fr. Cliff Ermatinger and by the occasional Guest Contributor. The articles and recordings are relegated to the following areas:

Western
Culture

Order with Chaos

Spiritual
Growth

Chaos Seeking Order

Traditional
Liturgy

Divine Order Offered
to Restore Order

Spiritual
Combat

Resisting Absolute Chaos

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Litany of the Most Blessed Sacrament


Feast of the Holy Family – Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger

The Twelve-Year-Old Jesus in the Temple (Sienese Cathedral altarpiece), Duccio di Buoninsegna, 1308-11

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 you forgive. But above all these things have charity, which is the bond of perfection. And may the peace of Christ reign in your hearts; […]

By |January 8th, 2024|Categories: Homilies, Spiritual Growth, Traditional Liturgy|

Feast of the Holy Family – A Message From St. John Paul II

Child Jesus in the Temple, Jan Steen, 1659-60

Translation From the Holy Gospel According to Luke

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, they came a day’s journey, and sought Him among their kinsfolk and acquaintances. And not finding Him, they returned into Jerusalem, seeking Him. And it came to pass that after three days they found Him in the Temple, sitting […]

By |January 7th, 2024|Categories: Spiritual Growth, Traditional Liturgy|

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