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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 May,

Padre Pio Press Cordially Invites Its Readership to Join In Saying:

Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary


Second Sunday After Epiphany — A Message From Pope Benedict XVI

Marriage at Cana, Jan Steen, 1676

Translation of the Holy Gospel According to John

At that time there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee: and the mother of Jesus was there. And Jesus also was invited, and His disciples, to the marriage. And the wine failing, the mother of Jesus saith to Him: They have no wine. And Jesus saith to her: Woman, what is that to Me and to thee? My hour is not yet come. His mother saith to the waiters: Whatsoever He shall say to you, do ye. Now there were set there six water pots of stone, according to the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or […]

By |January 15th, 2023|Categories: Spiritual Growth|

The Goal of The Spiritual Life, Part IV: Meaning and Efficacy of Penance – A Talk by Fr. Ermatinger

  • Intro/Prayers: 0:00-1:18
  • “Quiz”: 1:18-1:59
  • Lord’s First Public Words Were “Repent”: 1:59-3:55
    • Programs of Lent: Am I Any Different after 40 Days: 2:44-3:22
    • What is Penance For Me?: 3:22-3:55
  • Meaning and Efficacy of Penance

    Part IV of a Lecture Series Given by Fr. Ermatinger

    La Penitente, Pietro Rotari, circa 1750

    Outline Of Talk

    Meaning and Efficacy of Penance

    • Intro/Prayers: 0:00-1:18
    • “Quiz”: 1:18-1:59
    • Lord’s First Public Words Were “Repent”: 1:59-3:55
      • Programs of Lent: Am I Any Different after 40 Days: 2:44-3:22
      • What is Penance For Me?: 3:22-3:55
By |January 12th, 2023|Categories: Spiritual Combat, Spiritual Growth, Talks|

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