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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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TREATISE ON PURGATORY – Chapter IX and Reflection

TREATISE ON PURGATORY by St. Catherine of Genoa

CHAPTER IX

THE WAY IN WHICH GOD AND THE SOULS REGARD ONE ANOTHER IN PURGATORY
 THE SAINT CONFESSES HER INABILITY TO EXPRESS HERSELF ON THIS MATTER

All the things of which I have spoken, when compared with that of which I am assured in my intelligence, so far as I am able to comprehend it in this life, are of such intensity, that, by the side of them, all things seen, all things felt, all things imagined, all things just and true, seem to me lies […]

By |November 23rd, 2024|Categories: Reflections, Treatise on Purgatory|

TREATISE ON PURGATORY – Chapter VIII and Reflection

TREATISE ON PURGATORY by St. Catherine of Genoa

CHAPTER VIII

THE NECESSITY OF PURGATORY, AND HOW TERRIBLE IT IS

Again I say that, on God’s part, I see paradise has no gate, but that whosoever will may enter therein; for God is all mercy, and stands with open arms to admit us to His glory. But still I see that the Being of God is so pure (far more than one can imagine), that should a soul see in itself even the least mote of imperfection, it […]

By |November 20th, 2024|Categories: Reflections, Treatise on Purgatory|

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