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
Detachment: Part I – A Talk by Fr. Ermatinger
Detachment: Part I
A Talk by Fr. Ermatinger
Outline of Talk
- Central Theme for St. John of the Cross: 00:00-0:18
- Biography of St. John of the Cross: 0:18-13:38
- Learned to See Christ in Those Suffering: 2:38-4:25
- Reform of the Carmelites: 4:25-7:41
- Wrote Poetry and Books that Comment on His Poetry
- Vision of Christ: 7:41-8:41
- Commentaries on His Poetry: 8:41-9:00
- Ascent of Mt. Carmel
- Dark Night of the […]
Quinquagesima Sunday — A Message From St. Pope Gregory the Great
Translation of the Holy Gospel According to Luke
At that time Jesus took unto Him the twelve and said to them: Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all things shall be accomplished which were written by the Prophets concerning the Son of Man. For He shall be delivered to the Gentiles, and shall be mocked and scourged and spit upon: and after they have scourged Him, they will put Him to death, and the third day He shall rise again. And they understood none of these things, and the word […]