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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

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Litany of the Most Blessed Sacrament


Our Lady of the Snows — Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger

Jesus et Pierre Sur Les Eaux,
Gustave Brion, 1863

The Gospel According to St. Matthew (14:22-36)

Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead to the other side while he would send the crowds away. After sending the crowds away he went up into the hills by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, while the boat, by now far out on the lake, was battling with a heavy sea, for there was a head-wind. In the fourth watch of the night he went towards them, […]

By |August 5th, 2025|Categories: Homilies and Sermons, Novus Ordo|

Eighth Sunday After Pentecost — A Message from St. John Chrysostom 

Translation of the Holy Gospel According to Luke (16:1-9)

The Parable of the Unjust Steward,
The Little Ones Own
Coloured Picture Paper, cir. 1890

At that time, Jesus said to His disciples this parable: There was a certain man, who had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he had wasted his goods; and he called him, and said to him: How is it that I hear this of thee? Give an account of thy stewardship, for now thou canst be steward no longer, And the steward said within himself: What shall I do, because my lord takes away from […]

By |August 3rd, 2025|Categories: Spiritual Growth, Traditional Liturgy|

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