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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


Please Pray For the Repose of the Soul of Pope Benedict XVI

Pope Benedict XVI Praying Before the Relics of St. Augustine

God, Who, in Thine ineffable providence, didst will that Thy servant Pope Benedict XVI should be numbered among the high priests, grant, we beseech Thee, that he, who on earth held the place of Thine only-begotten Son, may be joined forevermore to the fellowship of Thy holy pontiffs. Through the same Jesus Christ, Thy Son, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost, God, world without end.
Amen.

By |January 6th, 2023|Categories: Spiritual Growth, Traditional Liturgy|

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|

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