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
Daily Mass: Sermon Feast of St. Margaret Mary de Pazzi – Fr. Ermatinger
A Reading from the Holy Gospel According to Mark:
Christus Remunerator, Ary Scheffer, 1847-1858
The mother of Jesus and his brothers arrived at the house. Standing outside, they sent word to him and called him. A crowd seated around him told him, “Your mother and your brothers and your sisters are outside asking for you.” But he said to them in reply, “Who are my mother and my brothers?” And looking around at those seated in the circle he said, “Here are my mother and my brothers. For whoever does the will of God is my brother and sister and mother.”
The Gospel of the Lord.
Transcription of Sermon
Sermón de la Fiesta de Nuestra Señora Auxiliadora de los Cristianos — Padre Ermatinger
Sermón de la Fiesta de Nuestra Señora Auxiliadora de los Cristianos
Nossa Senhora Auxiliadora
Sin Transcripción
— Padre Ermatinger
Daily Mass: Sermon for Tuesday of the Seventh Week of Easter – Fr. Ermatinger
Tapestry of Christ the King, Saint James the Greater Catholic Church, USA
A Reading from the Holy Gospel According to John:
Jesus raised his eyes to heaven and said, “Father, the hour has come. Give glory to your son, so that your son may glorify you, just as you gave him authority over all people, so that your son may give eternal life to all you gave him. Now this is eternal life, that they should know you, the only true God, and the one whom you sent, Jesus Christ. I glorified you on earth by accomplishing the work that you gave me to do. Now glorify me, Father, with you, with […]
Venerable Louis of Granada On Overcoming Sin
