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

Litany of Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows


Angelology – Part V- A Lecture Series by Fr. Ermatinger

Angelology: Part V

Angels and Governance in Thomas Aquinas

A Lecture Series by Fr. Ermatinger

The Hierarchy of the Heavens (etching),
Jost Amman, 1579

Angelology: Part I — Pseudo-Dionysius and Celestial Hierarchies: —> Click Here <—

Angelology: Part II — Pseudo-Dionysius and Intro to St Thomas Aquinas:

By |August 19th, 2026|Categories: Audio, Spiritual Growth, Talks|

Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost — A Message From St. Gregory Narek

The Raising of the Son of the Widow of Nain, Jean-Baptiste Joseph Wicar, 1816

Translation From the Gospel According to Luke (7:11-16)

At that time, Jesus went into a city called Naim: and there went with Him His disciples, and a great multitude. And when He came nigh to the gate of the city, behold a dead man was carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow, and a great multitude of the city were with her. And when the Lord had seen her, He had compassion on her, and said to her: Weep not. And […]

By |September 6th, 2026|Categories: Spiritual Growth, Traditional Liturgy|

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