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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


“Who’s Speaking?” — Talk by Fr. Ermatinger

 

Who’s Speaking?
A Talk Given By Fr. Ermatinger

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Outline of Talk

Outline

  • Introduction: 0:00-0:28
  • Fr.’s First Encounter with Discernment of Spirits: 0:28-1:38
  • St. Ignatius of Loyola – A Spiritual Battle: 1:38-2:25
  • Terminology: 2:25-7:00
    • Discernment: 2:45-3:30
    • Spirits: 3:30-4:55
      • Good Spirit Evil Spirit Human Spirit
    • 4 Wounds of Original Sin: 4:55-6:14
    • Spirits of the World are Satellites of the Evil Spirit: 6:14-7:00
  • Ignatius How the Evil Spirits and Good Spirits Work 7:00-9:00
  • Terminology: 9:00-15:15
    • Consolation and Desolation: 9:00-10:12
      • Passion vs Sound Principles
    • Consolation: 10:12-10:59
    • Desolation: 10:59-11:25
    • Divine and Demonic Consolation and Desolation: 11:25-12:48
      • Demonic Consolation Ignatius’ Trick: 12:48-14:20
    • Demonic Desolation: 14:20-15:15
  • The Differences in How […]
By |October 27th, 2022|Categories: Spiritual Combat, Spiritual Growth, Talks|

Twentieth Sunday After Pentecost — Homily by Fr. Ermatinger


Healing the Royal Official’s Son, Joseph-Marie Vien, 1752

Transcription Of Audio

Translation of the Epistle for the Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost

Brethren: See how you walk circumspectly, not as unwise, but as wise; redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Wherefore, become not unwise, but understanding what is the will of God. And be not drunk with wine, wherein is luxury: but be ye filled with the Holy Spirit, speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual canticles, singing and making melody in your hearts to the Lord: giving thanks always for all things, in the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to God and the Father; being subject one […]

By |October 24th, 2022|Categories: Homilies, Spiritual Growth, Traditional Liturgy|

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