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 May,
Padre Pio Press Cordially Invites Its Readership to Join In Saying:
Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary
St. John of the Cross On Overcoming Sin
Note: The Icon depicted is an uncommon Russian Icon of Blessed Silence. Uncommon in its subject (the Word of the Father pre-Incarnation depicted as a seraph), and uncommon in the manner of depiction (holding the instruments of the future Crucifixion: cross, spear and sponge; and an atypical verse on the scroll John 5:25. Amen, Amen, I say to you, The hour is coming, and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God: and they that hear shall live.). — PPP
Third Sunday in Lent — A Message From St. Pope John Paul II
Translation of the Holy Gospel According to Luke
Anthony with Monsters, Attrib. Hieronymus Bosch, cir. 1450-1516.jpg
At that time Jesus was casting out a devil, and the same was dumb. And when He had cast out the devil, the dumb spoke, and the multitudes were in admiration at it. But some of them said: He casteth out devils by Beelzebub, the prince of devils. And others, tempting, asked of Him a sign from Heaven. But He, seeing their thoughts, said to them: Every kingdom divided against itself shall be brought to desolation, and house upon house shall fall. And if Satan also be divided against himself, how shall this kingdom stand? Because you say that […]
Ordinary Means of Salvation and Consoling the Sacred Heart – A Talk by Fr. Ermatinger
Pinned Post 
Ordinary Means of Salvation
and
Consoling the Sacred Heart
A Talk by Fr. Ermatinger
An Angel Comforting Jesus Before His Arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane, Carl Bloch, 1873
Outline Of Talk
Ordinary Means of Salvation and Consoling the Sacred Heart
At the Talk, Fr. Ermatinger handed out the following two articles:
How to Grow in Holiness: Lectio Divina: Click Here
Battle Ready: No Mental Prayer, No Holiness: Click Here
- Introduction and Prayers: 0:00-1:38
- We Are Not Made […]
