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
The Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary — Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger
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Translation of the Epistle for the Feast of the Assumption (Luke 1:41-50)
The Lord hath blessed thee by His power, because by thee He hath brought our enemies to nought. Blessed art thou, O daughter, by the Lord the most high God, above all women upon the earth. Blessed be the Lord who made heaven and earth, who hath directed thee to the […]
Angelology – Part IV- A Lecture Series by Fr. Ermatinger
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Angelology: Part IV
The Will of Angels in Thomas Aquinas
A Lecture Series by Fr. Ermatinger
Jost Amman, 1579
Angelology: Part I — Pseudo-Dionysius and Celestial Hierarchies: —> Click Here <—
Angelology: Part II — Pseudo-Dionysius and Intro to St Thomas Aquinas: […]
ATONEMENT PRAYER WITH THE CROWN OF THORNS
I am all alone
I am all abandoned
Leaving Me with a crown of thorns.
So pierced My Heart, which pierced My Head
All My people have deserted Me.
My lovers, My lovers
Where are you, where are you?
This crown of thorns has pierced My Soul
Withdraw the thorns, have mercy on Me.
I am all alone
I am all abandoned
Leaving Me with a crown of thorns.
So pierced My Heart, which pierced My Head
All My people have deserted Me.
For love of You, for love of You
I died on the cross with a crown of thorns.
I am living with the thorns […]
Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost — A Message From St. Catherine of Siena
Translation of the Holy Gospel According to Luke (10:23-37)
At that time, Jesus said to His disciples: Blessed are the eyes that see the things which you see. For I say to you, that many prophets and kings have desired to see the things that you see, and have not seen them; and to hear the things that you hear, and have not heard them. And behold a certain lawyer stood up, tempting Him, and saying: Master, what must I do to possess eternal life? But He said to him: What is written in the […]
