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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 October,

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

The Holy Rosary of Our Lady

Feast of Christ the King – Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger

Jesus Christ – King and High Priest,
Constantin Boghină, 1845

Translation of the Epistle for the Feast of the Kingship of Our Lord Jesus Christ (Col 1:12-20) 

Brethren, giving thanks to God the Father, Who hath made us worthy to be partakers of the lot of the saints in light: Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of the Son of […]

By |October 26th, 2026|Categories: Audio, Spiritual Growth, TLM, Traditional Liturgy|

Feast of Christ the King – A Message from St. John Chrysostom

King of Sorrows,
William Shakespeare Burton, 1896-7

Translation from the Holy Gospel According to John (18:33-37)

At that time: Pilate said to Jesus: Art thou the King of the Jews? Jesus answered: Sayest thou this thing of thyself, or have others told it thee of Me? Pilate answered: Am I a Jew? Thy own nation, and the chief priests, have delivered thee up to me: what hast thou done? Jesus answered: My kingdom is not of this world. If My kingdom were of this world, My servants would certainly strive that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now My […]

By |October 25th, 2026|Categories: Spiritual Growth, Traditional Liturgy|
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