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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

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Litany of the Most Blessed Sacrament


Second Sunday of Advent – Homily by Fr. Ermatinger

A Jesse Tree, by Girolamo Genga, c. 1535

Translation of the Epistle of St. Paul to the Romans for the Second Sunday of Advent

Brethren, What things soever were written, were written for our learning: that, through patience and the comfort of the Scriptures, we might have hope. Now the God of patience and of comfort grant you to be of one mind according to Jesus Christ, that with one mind and one mouth you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Wherefore receive one another, as Christ also […]

By |December 11th, 2023|Categories: Homilies, Spiritual Growth, Traditional Liturgy|

Second Sunday of Advent — A Message From St. Augustine

St. John the Baptist in the Wilderness, Philippe de Champaigne, 17th c

Translation From the Holy Gospel According to Matthew

At that time, when John had heard in prison the works of Christ, sending two of his disciples, he said to Him: Art thou He that art to come, or look we for another? And Jesus, making answer, said to them: Go and relate to John what you have heard and seen. The blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead rise again, the poor have the gospel preached to them: and blessed is he […]

By |December 10th, 2023|Categories: Spiritual Growth, Traditional Liturgy|

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