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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


Quinquagesima Sunday — A Message From St. Pope Gregory the Great

Healing Of The Blind Man Of Jericho, Codex Egberti Fol031, cir. 980- 993

Translation of the Holy Gospel According to Luke

At that time Jesus took unto Him the twelve and said to them: Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all things shall be accomplished which were written by the Prophets concerning the Son of Man. For He shall be delivered to the Gentiles, and shall be mocked and scourged and spit upon: and after they have scourged Him, they will put Him to death, and the third day He shall rise again. And they understood none of these things, and the word […]

By |February 19th, 2023|Categories: Spiritual Growth, Traditional Liturgy, Western Culture|

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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