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:
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The Holy Rosary of Our Lady
Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost — A Message From St. Anthony of Padua
Philippe de Champaigne, ca. 1650-60
Translation of the Holy Gospel According to Mark (7:31-37)
At that time, Jesus going out to the coasts of Tyre, came by Sidon to the Sea of Galilee, through the midst of the coasts of Decapolis. And they bring to Him one deaf and dumb, and they besought Him that He would lay His hand upon him. And taking him from the multitude apart, He put His fingers into his ears, and spitting, He touched his tongue and looking up to heaven, He groaned and said to him: Ephpheta, that is, Be thou […]
Angelology – Part II – A Lecture Series by Fr. Ermatinger
Angelology: Part II
Pseudo-Dionysius and Intro to St 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: —> Click Here <—
Angelology: Part III — […]
Angelology – Part I – A Lecture Series by Fr. Ermatinger
Angelology: Part I
Pseudo-Dionysius and Celestial Hierarchies
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: —> Click Here <—
Angelology: Part III — St. Thomas Aquinas on the Angelic Nature and the Intellect: —>
Matt 14:22-36 — Homily by Fr. Ermatinger
The Gospel According to Matthew (12:22-26)
James Tissot, 1886-96
Then he made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up into the hills by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, but the boat by this time was many furlongs distant from the land, beaten by the waves; for the wind was against them. […]