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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

Throughout the Month of May,

Padre Pio Press Cordially Invites Its Readership to Join In Saying:

Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary


Discernment of Spirits – Part II: Patterns of Demonic Behavior

Discernment of Spirits – Part II: Patterns of Demonic Behavior

Part II Of A Lecture Series Given By Fr. Ermatinger

The Temptation of Christ by the Devil, Felix Joseph Barrias, 1860

Part II

Outline Coming Soon


Discernment of Spirits Part I: Introductory Concepts — Click Here!

Discernment of Spirits Part III: Consolation and Desolation — Click Here!

By |October 13th, 2022|Categories: Spiritual Combat, Spiritual Growth, Talks|

Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost — Homily by Fr. Ermatinger

Jesus Healing the Paralytic in Cafarnaum, Sant’Apollinare Nuovo in Ravenna, Italy, 5-6th century

Transcription Of Audio

Translation of the Epistle for the 18th Sunday After Pentecost

Brethren, I give thanks to my God always for you, for the grace of God that is given you in Jesus Christ, that in all things you are made rich in Him in all utterance and in all knowledge, as the testimony of Christ was confirmed to you so that nothing is wanting to you in any grace, waiting for the manifestation of our Lord Jesus Christ, Who will also […]

By |October 10th, 2022|Categories: Homilies, Spiritual Growth, Traditional Liturgy|

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