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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

Throughout the Month of August,
Padre Pio Press Cordially Invites Its Readership to Join in Saying:

Litany of the Immaculate Heart of Mary


Fourth Sunday After Easter — Homily by Fr. Ermatinger

The Descent of the Holy Spirit Upon the Apostles Icon,
Russian, 19th c.

Translation of the Epistle for the Fourth Sunday After Easter (James 1:17-2)

Beloved: Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of Lights, with whom there is no change nor shadow of alteration. Of His own will He has begotten us by the word of truth, that we might be, as it were, the first fruits of His creatures. You know this, my beloved brethren. But let every man be swift to hear, […]

By |May 4th, 2026|Categories: Audio, Homilies, TLM, Traditional Liturgy|

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