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 April,
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Litany of the Most Blessed Sacrament
Daily Mass: Votive Mass of the Holy Eucharist: Sermon for Feast of St. Jacques Berthieu, SJ
A Reading from the Holy Gospel According to John
Since it was preparation day, in order that the bodies might not remain on the cross on the sabbath, for the sabbath day of that week was a solemn one, the Jews asked Pilate that their legs be broken and they be taken down. So the soldiers came and broke the legs of the first and then of the other one who was crucified with Jesus. But when they came to Jesus and saw that he was already dead, they did not break his legs, but one soldier thrust his lance into his side, and immediately blood and […]
Daily Mass: Grammar School End-of-Year Homily
Pinned Post
A Reading from the Holy Gospel According to Mark
One of the scribes came to Jesus and asked him, “Which is the first of all the commandments?” Jesus replied, “The first is this: Hear, O Israel! The Lord our God is Lord alone! You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with […]
Daily Mass: Sermon For An 8th Grade Graduation — Fr. Ermatinger
A Reading From the Holy Gospel According to Matthew
At that time Jesus exclaimed: “I give praise to you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for although you have hidden these things from the wise and the learned you have revealed them to little ones. Yes, Father, such has been your gracious will. All things have been handed over to me by my Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son wishes to reveal him.
Sermón Miércoles de la IXa Semana de Tiempo Ordinario — Padre Ermatinger
Lectura del Santo Evangelio Según San Marcos
En aquel tiempo, fueron a ver a Jesús algunos de los saduceos, los cuales afirman que los muertos no resucitan, y le dijeron: “Maestro, Moisés nos dejó escrito que si un hombre muere dejando a su viuda sin hijos, que la tome por mujer el hermano del que murió, para darle descendencia a su hermano. Había una vez siete hermanos, el primero de los cuales se […]
Cómo Hacer la Lectio Divina — Padre Ermatinger
- Prepararnos a la Palabra (Statio) Hacer silencio exterior e interior. Estar en la presencia del Señor, contemplando. Hacer una oración de petición: Humildemente te pedimos a ti, Señor, que eres la luz verdadera y la fuente misma de toda luz, que, meditando fielmente tu palabra, vivamos siempre en tu claridad. Te lo pedimos a ti, que vives […]
Cómo Hacer la Lectio Divina
Una Conferencia Del P. Ermatinger
Sin Esquema
Pasos para hacer Lectio Divina
- Prepararnos a la Palabra (Statio) Hacer silencio exterior e interior. Estar en la presencia del Señor, contemplando. Hacer una oración de petición: Humildemente te pedimos a ti, Señor, que eres la luz verdadera y la fuente misma de toda luz, que, meditando fielmente tu palabra, vivamos siempre en tu claridad. Te lo pedimos a ti, que vives […]