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 Most Blessed Sacrament
A Message for Overcoming Sin
ONE WHO DESIRES to process the King’s Highway by means of the arms of righteousness must pass through glory and ignobility, infamy and good reputation (2 Cor. 6:7, 8), and with such caution as if he deviates ever so little to the right or left, he shall be dashed upon the pernicious of crags. For where the devil cannot cast down by honour, he subplants by humility. If he cannot extol by the adornment of knowledge, he shatters by the weight of silence. If one conceals his […]
. ONE WHO DESIRES to process the King’s Highway by means of the arms of righteousness must pass through glory and ignobility, infamy and good reputation (2 Cor. 6:7, 8), and with such caution as if he deviates ever so little to the right or left, he shall be dashed upon the pernicious of crags. For where the devil cannot cast down by honour, he subplants by humility. If he cannot extol by the adornment of knowledge, he shatters by the weight of silence. If one conceals his […]
Feast of Christ the King — Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger
C.B. Chambers, cir. 1920-50
Translation of the Epistle for the Feast of Christ the King (Col 1:12-20)
Brethren: We give thanks to God the Father Who has made us worthy to share the lot of the saints in light. He has rescued us from the power of darkness, and transferred us into the kingdom of His beloved Son, in Whom we have our redemption through His blood, the remission of sins. He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature. For in Him were created all things […]
Feast of Christ the King – A Message from Pope Benedict XV
Translation From the Holy Gospel According to John (18:33-37)
Michael of Crete, 1813
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 […]