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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

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Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary


On Penance and Mortification – A Talk by Fr. Ermatinger


On Penance and Mortification

A Talk by Fr. Ermatinger

2019

An Anchorite Reflecting on Death, Henry Nelson O’Neil, 1840

Outline of Talk

On Penance and Mortification

  • Intro and Prayers: 00:00-1:38
  • Intro for Mortification and Penance: 1:38-7:25
    • Not Exactly Popular: 2:03-2:40
      • Haven’t Been Done Away With
    • Jesus’ First Public Words Were, “Repent and Do Penance”: 2:40-3:10
      • Needed to Follow Christ
    • From St. Alphonsus de Liguori: 3:10-4:00
      • St. Paul: No Other Glory […]
By |February 16th, 2023|Categories: Spiritual Combat, Spiritual Growth|

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