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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 July,
Padre Pio Press Cordially Invites Its Readership to Join in Saying:

Litany of the Most
Precious Blood of Jesus


The Anguished Appeals — The 3rd

Allegory of the Eucharist, Juan Correa, 1690

My son, I am in your heart, a lonely Gethsemane, where I am watching and no one dares to come and watch with Me even for one hour. You would rather chase the possession of this earthly world even at the risk of perdition, leaving Me alone to suffer. The enemy is fast approaching; they are gaining ground so as to win many souls while you are asleep. Son, can’t you wake up and watch with Me even one hour? I am in the sanctuary of your soul, a lonely Gethsemane, waiting for you to come. Many souls, many […]

By |July 25th, 2026|Categories: Prayers, Resources, Special|

Eighth Sunday After Pentecost — Homily by Fr. Ermatinger

The Tax Collector, Marinus van Reymerswaele, 1542

Translation of the Epistle for the Eighth Sunday After Pentecost (Rom 8:12-17)

Brethren: We are debtors, not to the flesh, that we should live according to the flesh, for if you live according to the flesh you will die; but if by the spirit you put to death the deeds of the flesh, you will live. For whoever are led by the Spirit […]

By |July 20th, 2026|Categories: Audio, Homilies, TLM, Traditional Liturgy|

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