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 April,
Padre Pio Press Cordially Invites Its Readership to Join In Saying:
Litany of the Most Blessed Sacrament
Keeping Halloween Catholic — A Talk by Fr. Ermatinger
- Vigil Feast of All Saints: 2:26-4:28
- Vigil Before Fasts
- It’s Ours: 2:47-6:04
- Vigil Feast of All Saints: 2:26-4:28
- Vigil Before Fasts
- 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
Keeping Halloween Catholic
A Talk by Fr. Ermatinger
By the Girl’s Bed, Jakub Schikaneder, 1909-10 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
Feast of Christ the King — Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger
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 His love. In Whom we have redemption through His blood, the remission of sins; Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every […]
Feast of Christ the King – A Message from Pope Pius XI
Translation From the Holy Gospel According to John
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 up to me: what hast thou done? Jesus answered: My kingdom is not of this world. If My kingdom were of this world, My servants would certainly strive that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now My […]
