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

Litany of the Most Blessed Sacrament


Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus — Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger

Beschneidung Christi,
Arent de Gelder, cir. 1710

Translation of the Epistle for the Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus

In those days, Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said, Rulers of the people and elders, if we are on trial today about a good work done to a cripple, as to how this man has been made whole, let it known to all of you and to all the people of Israel that in the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ of Nazareth of Whom you crucified, […]

By |January 6th, 2025|Categories: Homilies, Traditional Liturgy|

Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus — Messages From the Church Fathers

Circuncisão,
por um mestre desconhecido, cir. 1633

Translation of the Gospel According to Luke (2:21)

At that time, after eight days were accomplished, that the child should be circumcised; His Name was called Jesus, which was called by the Angel before He was conceived in the womb.


Messages From The Church Fathers (Catena Aurea, Vol III, Luke 2:21)

AMBROSE. Who is this Child, but He of whom it was said, Unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given? (Isa 9:6, Gal. 4:5.) […]

By |January 5th, 2025|Categories: Spiritual Growth, Traditional Liturgy|

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