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:
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Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The Goal of the Spiritual Life, Part II: The Purgative Way Part II – A Talk by Fr. Ermatinger
The Purgative Way: Part II
Part II of a Lecture Series Given by Fr. Ermatinger
Drawing of the Ascent of Mt. Carmel, St. John of the Cross (Click Image for Full Size)
English Translation […]
The Goal of The Spiritual Life, Part I: The Purgative Way Part I – A Talk by Fr. Ermatinger
- The Itinerary of the Spiritual Life: 0:44-2:55
- Three Stages In the Traditions of the East and West: 0:44-1:57
- The Itinerary of the Spiritual Life: 0:44-2:55
- Three Stages In the Traditions of the East and West: 0:44-1:57
- Introduction: 0:00-0:44
- The Itinerary of the Spiritual Life: 0:44-2:55
- Three Stages In the Traditions of the East and West: 0:44-1:57
- Introduction: 0:00-0:44
- The Itinerary of the Spiritual Life: 0:44-2:55
- Three Stages In the Traditions of the East and West: 0:44-1:57
- Three Stages In the Traditions of the East and West: 0:44-1:57
The Purgative Way, Part I
Part I of a Lecture Series Given by Fr. Ermatinger
St. Gertrude, Miguel Cabrera, 1763 
Saint Lawrence of Brindisi, Unknown Outline Of Talk
The Purgative Way Part I
- Three Stages In the Traditions of the East and West: 0:44-1:57
- Three Stages In the Traditions of the East and West: 0:44-1:57
- The Itinerary of the Spiritual Life: 0:44-2:55
- Three Stages In the Traditions of the East and West: 0:44-1:57
