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
A Message on Our Blessed Mother
(St. Charles, MO),
Pauline Perdrau, 1865
“PUTTING two and two together” is a simple expression for a sublime and fruitful work [by which] man gains experience, science, and wisdom. Now it is that same simple, yet sublime work that goes on in the heart of prayer; the same which went on in its perfect form in the most perfect heart of prayer among men. St. Luke, describing the events of our Lord’s birth and recounting the story told by the shepherds of the Angels’ apparition, says that Mary kept all these words pondering them in her heart. “Pondering them in her heart” means, in the Latin […]
Second Sunday of Lent — Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger
Melkite, 18th c.
Translation of the Epistle for the Second Sunday of Lent
Brethren: Even as you have learned from us how you ought to walk to please God – as indeed you are walking – we beseech and exhort you in the Lord Jesus to make even greater progress. For you know what precepts I have given to you by the Lord Jesus. For this is the will of God, your sanctification; that you abstain from immorality; that every one of you learn how to possess his vessel in holiness […]