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
The New Law and the Virtue of Religion – Part IV
The Virtue of Religion – Part IV: The New Law
Part IV Of A Lecture Series Given By Fr. Ermatinger
Allegory of Religion, Pompeo Batoni, 1763-64.
Part IV
Outline Coming Soon
Aspects of the Virtue of Religion – Part I — CLICK HERE
Sins Against the Virtue of Religion – Part II — CLICK HERE
Various Laws of the Virtue of Religion – Part III — CLICK HERE
The New Law and the Virtue of Religion – Part IV — CLICK HERE
Twenty-second Sunday After Pentecost — Homily by Fr. Ermatinger

Render unto Caesar, Maerten de Vos, 1602
Transcription Of Audio
A Reading From the Epistle to the Philippians:
Brethren, We are confident in the Lord Jesus, that He who hath begun a good work in you, will perfect it unto the day of Christ Jesus. As it is meet for me to think this for you all, for that I have you in my heart, and that in my bands, and in the defense and confirmation of the Gospel, you are all partakers of my joy. For God is my witness, how I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ. And this I pray, that your charity may more and more […]





