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
Second Sunday of Lent — A Message From St. Pope Leo the Great
Translation of the Holy Gospel According to Matthew
At that time Jesus took Peter and James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into a high mountain apart: and He was transfigured before them. And his face did shine as the sun: and His garments became white as snow. And behold there appeared to them Moses and Elias talking with Him. And Peter answering, said to Jesus: Lord, it is good for us to be here: if Thou wilt, let us make here three tabernacles, one for Thee, and one for Moses, and one for […]
Detachment: Part II – A Talk by Fr. Ermatinger
Detachment: Part II
A Talk by Fr. Ermatinger
The Goldfinch, Carel Fabritius, 1654Outline of Talk
Detachment Part II:
- Recap of Last Time: 0:00-0:25
- Active Purification of the Senses –> Passive Purification of the Senses: 0:25-3:43
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- aka Night of the Senses
- Active Night Is Our Penance
- St. John of the Cross’ Doctrine Can Frighten People 1:53-2:23
- Because We Don’t Understand It
- Through it Making Space for Christ in One’s Heart: 2:23-3:43
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