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 April,
Padre Pio Press Cordially Invites Its Readership to Join In Saying:
Litany of the Most Blessed Sacrament
External Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus — A Message From St. Mary Margaret Alacoque
James Tissot, 1886-1894
Translation of the Holy Gospel According to John (John 19:31-37)
At that time: The Jews (because it was the Parasceve), that the bodies might not remain upon the cross on the Sabbath day (for that was a great Sabbath day) besought Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away. The soldiers therefore came: and they broke the legs of the first, and of the other that was crucified with Him. But after they were come to Jesus, when they saw that He was already dead they did not […]
Sermon for a Nuptial Mass — Fr. Ermatinger
Pietro Longhi, cir. 1755
Translation of the Letter of Blessed Paul the Apostle to the Ephesians (Eph 5:22-33)
Brethren: Let women be subject to their husbands as to the Lord; for the husband is the head of the wife, as Christ is the head of the Church. He is the savior of his body. Therefore, as the Church is subject to Christ, so also let the wives be to their husbands in all things. Husbands, love your wives, as Christ also loved the Church, and delivered Himself up for it: that He might […]
Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus — Homily by Fr. Ermatinger
(Musea Brugge collection), cir. 1501-5
Translation of the Epistle for the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (Ephesians 3:8-19)
Brethren, To me, the least of all the Saints, is given this grace, to preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ: and to enlighten all men, that they may see what is the dispensation of the mystery which hath been hidden from eternity in God, who created all things: that the manifold wisdom of God may be made known to the principalities and powers in heavenly places through […]
