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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,

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Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary


The Goal of The Spiritual Life, Part III: Memory and Virtue – A Talk by Fr. Ermatinger

  • See the Memory Through Eyes […]
  • Solution: Purify Memory Not to Forget: 1:50-11:45
    • See the Memory Through Eyes […]
      • Embarking On a life of Prayer: 0:00-0:35
      • Enemy Has Access to One’s Memory: 0:35-1:20
      • Common Tactic to Hinder One’s Growth Through Memories of Past Injuries/Injustices: 1:20-1:50
      • Solution: Purify Memory Not to Forget: 1:50-11:45
        • See the Memory Through Eyes […]

          Memory and Virtue

          Part III of a Lecture Series Given by Fr. Ermatinger

          Landauer Altar (detail), Albrecht Dürer, 1511

          Outline Of Talk

          Memory and Virtue

          • Embarking On a life of Prayer: 0:00-0:35
          • Enemy Has Access to One’s Memory: 0:35-1:20
          • Common Tactic to Hinder One’s Growth Through Memories of Past Injuries/Injustices: 1:20-1:50
          • Solution: Purify Memory Not to Forget: 1:50-11:45
            • See the Memory Through Eyes […]
By |January 5th, 2023|Categories: Spiritual Combat, Spiritual Growth, Talks|

Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus — Homily by Fr. Ermatinger

The Adoration of the Name of Jesus, Juan de las Roelas, 1604-1605

Translation of the Holy Gospel According to St. Luke

At that time after eight days were accomplished, that the Child should be circumcised, His name was called Jesus, which was called by the angel before He was conceived in the womb.

The Saving Words of the Gospel

In the Name of the Father, the Son, the Holy Ghost, Amen.

His Name is to be called Jesus.

Transcription of Audio

His name shall be called Jesus. For those of you who were at Mass yesterday, this gospel may sound familiar. I was given the opportunity to preach on both days on the shortest […]

By |January 2nd, 2023|Categories: Homilies, Spiritual Growth, Traditional Liturgy|

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