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
Daily Mass – Sermon for the First Friday of May of the 4th Week of Easter
Jesus Carrying the Cross, Schwerin Cathedral, Germany
Transcription of Sermon
A Reading from the Holy Gospel According to John.
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, […]
Daily Mass – Sermon for Thursday of the 4th Week of Easter
Christ Washing the Feet of the Disciples, Paolo Veronese, cir. 1580s
Transcription of Sermon
A Reading from the Holy Gospel According to John.
When Jesus had washed the disciples’ feet, he said to them: “Amen, amen, I say to you, no slave is greater than his master nor any messenger greater than the one who sent him. If you understand this, blessed are you if you do it. I am not speaking of all of you. I know those whom I have chosen. But so that the Scripture might be fulfilled, The one who ate my food has raised his heel against me. From now on I am telling you before it […]
Segundas Moradas de Santa Teresa de Ávila – Una Conferencia Del P. Ermatinger
Los Castillos Interiores de Santa Teresa de Àvila:
el Itinerario de la Vida Interior
Parte II
Segundas Moradas
de Santa Teresa de Ávila
Una Conferencia Del P. Ermatinger

Sin Esquema (No Outline)
— Padre Ermatinger
Parte I: Introducción a los Castillos Interiores de Santa Teresa de Ávila: […]





