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,
Padre Pio Press Cordially Invites Its Readership to Join In Saying:
Litany of the Most Blessed Sacrament
5th Sunday of Easter – Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger
A Reading from the Holy Gospel According to St. John:
Pantocrator Icon, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Philadelphia
Jesus said to his disciples: “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You have faith in God; have faith also in me. In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places. If there were not, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back again and take you to myself, so that where I am you also may be. Where I am going you know the way.”
Thomas said to him, “Master, we do not know […]
Sermón del Quinto Domingo de Pascua
Sermón del 5o Domingo de Pascua
Cristo Como Manzano, Sur de Alemania, c. 1880
Sin Transcripción
— Padre Ermatinger
Fourth Sunday After Easter — A Message From Pope Benedict XVI
Translation of the Gospel According to John
Risen Christ on the Mount of the Ascension, Duccio, 1311.
At that time Jesus said to His disciples: I go to Him that sent Me: and none of you asketh Me: Whither goest Thou? But because I have spoken these things to you, sorrow hath filled your heart. But I tell you the truth: it is expedient to you that I go: for if I go not, the Paraclete will not come to you: but if I go, I will send Him to you. And when He is come, He will convince the world of sin, and of justice and of judgment. Of sin, because they believed […]
Sermón para el Primer Viernes de Mayo de la Cuarta Semana de Pascua
Sermón para el Primer Viernes de Mayo de la Cuarta Semana de Pascua
Christ Appearing to the Apostles After the Resurrection, Szymon Czechowicz, 1758
Sin Transcripción
— Padre Ermatinger