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 August,
Padre Pio Press Cordially Invites Its Readership to Join in Saying:
Litany of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
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 […]
Second Sunday After Pentecost — Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger
Translation of the Epistle for the Second Sunday After Pentecost (1 John 3:13-18)
Dearly beloved, wonder not if the world hate you. We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not, abideth in death. Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and you know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in himself. In this we have known the charity of God, because He hath laid down His life for us: and […]
External Solemnity of Corpus Christi — A Message From St. Thérèse of Lisieux
Ercole de’ Roberti, cir. 1490
Translation of the Holy Gospel According to John (John 6:55-58)
At that time Jesus said to the multitudes of the Jews: My Flesh is meat indeed, and My Blood is drink indeed. He that eateth My Flesh, and drinketh My Blood, abideth in Me, and I in him. As the living Father hath sent Me, and I live by the Father, so he that eateth Me, the same also shall live by Me. This is the bread that came down from Heaven. Not as your fathers did eat manna and are dead. […]