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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
Precious Blood of Jesus


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 […]

By |May 4th, 2023|Categories: Homilies and Sermons, Novus Ordo, Spiritual Growth|

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: […]

By |May 4th, 2023|Categories: Spanish Language, Spiritual Combat, Spiritual Growth, Talks|

Daily Mass – Sermon for the Feast of Saint Athanasius


Sermon for the Feast of Saint Athanasius

Transcription of Sermon

Alleluia, Alleluia.

Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven. Allelujah.

The Lord be with you.

A Reading from the Holy Gospel According to St. Matthew.

Jesus said to the Twelve: ‘You will be hated by all because of my name; but whoever endures to the end will be saved. When they persecute you in one town, flee to another. Amen, I say to you, you will not finish the towns of Israel before the Son of Man comes. No disciple is above his teacher, and no slave above his master. It […]

By |May 2nd, 2023|Categories: Homilies and Sermons, Novus Ordo|

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