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 September,
Padre Pio Press Cordially Invites Its Readership to Join In Saying:
Litany of Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows
Esto Vir / Be a Man — A Talk by Fr. Ermatinger
Esto Vir / Be a Man
A Talk by Fr. Ermatinger
Outline of Talk
Esto Vir Be a Man
- Prayers: 0:00-0:55
- Introduction to Talk: 0:55-5:14
Nineteenth Sunday After Pentecost — Homily from Fr. Ermatinger
Translation of the Epistle for the Nineteenth Sunday After Pentecost
Brethren, Be ye renewed in the spirit of your mind, and put on the new man, who according to God, is created in justice and holiness of truth. Wherefore, putting away lying, speak ye the truth every man with his neighbor, for we are members of one another. Be angry, and sin not. Let not the sun go down upon your anger. Give not place to the devil. He that stole, let him now steal no more; but rather let him labor, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have something to […]






