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 Blessed Virgin Mary
Daily Mass – Homily for Thursday of the 5th Week of Easter
Sermon on the Mount (detail), Henrik Olrik, ca. 1860
Transcription of Homily
A Reading from the Holy Gospel According to John.
Jesus said to his disciples: “As the Father loves me, so I also love you. Remain in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and remain in his love.
“I have told you this so that my joy might be in you and your joy might be complete.”
In the Name of the Father, and the Son, the Holy Ghost, Amen.
The Gospel of the Lord.
Today we have for our meditation this very central theme of […]
5th Sunday of Easter – Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger
A Reading from the Holy Gospel According to St. John:
Pantocrator Icon, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Philadelphia
Jesus said to his disciples: “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You have faith in God; have faith also in me. In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places. If there were not, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back again and take you to myself, so that where I am you also may be. Where I am going you know the way.”
Thomas said to him, “Master, we do not know […]
Sermón del Quinto Domingo de Pascua
Sermón del 5o Domingo de Pascua
Cristo Como Manzano, Sur de Alemania, c. 1880
Sin Transcripción
— Padre Ermatinger