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 April,
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Litany of the Most Blessed Sacrament
The Goal of the Spiritual Life, Part VIII: Active Purification of the Spirit – A Talk by Fr. Ermatinger
- Last Time: Beginnings of Contemplation: 0:00-00:34
- Book Recommendation: Jordan Aumann, Spiritual Theology (CLICK FOR PDF OF BOOK): 00:34-1:05
- Recap of Last Time: Act of Contemplation: 1:05-6:00
- Last Time: Beginnings of Contemplation: 0:00-00:34
- Book Recommendation: Jordan Aumann, Spiritual Theology (CLICK FOR PDF OF BOOK): 00:34-1:05
- Recap of Last Time: Act of Contemplation: 1:05-6:00
- Last Time: Beginnings of Contemplation: 0:00-00:34
- Book Recommendation: Jordan Aumann, Spiritual Theology (CLICK FOR PDF OF BOOK): 00:34-1:05
- Recap of Last Time: Act of Contemplation: 1:05-6:00
- Last Time: Beginnings of Contemplation: 0:00-00:34
- Book Recommendation: Jordan Aumann, Spiritual Theology (CLICK FOR PDF OF BOOK): 00:34-1:05
- Recap of Last Time: Act of Contemplation: 1:05-6:00
Active Purification of the Spirit
Part VIII of a Lecture Series Given by Fr. Ermatinger
Moonlit Lake with a Ruined Gothic Church, a Church and Boatmen, Sebastian Pether, cir. early 18th c. Outline of Talk
- Last Time: Beginnings of Contemplation: 0:00-00:34
- Last Time: Beginnings of Contemplation: 0:00-00:34
- Last Time: Beginnings of Contemplation: 0:00-00:34
Second Sunday After Easter — A Message From Pope Benedict XVI
Translation of the Gospel According to John
Jesus the Good Shepherd Icon
At that time Jesus said to the Pharisees: I am the good Shepherd. The good Shepherd giveth his life for his sheep. But the hireling, and he that is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming and leaveth the sheep and flieth: and the wolf catcheth and scattereth the sheep: and the hireling flieth, because he is a hireling, and he hath no care for the sheep. I am the good Shepherd: and I know Mine, and Mine know Me, as the Father knoweth Me, and I know the Father: and I lay down My life for […]
