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 May,
Padre Pio Press Cordially Invites Its Readership to Join In Saying:
Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary
External Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus — A Message From Pope Leo XIII
Translation of the Holy Gospel According to John
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. The soldiers therefore came: and they broke the legs of the first, and of the other that was crucified with Him. But after they were come to Jesus, when they saw […]
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.
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 liable to judgment. But I say to you, whoever is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment, and whoever says to his […]
Sermón 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 pequeña letra o coma de la ley.
