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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

During the Month of June, Which is Devoted to the Sacred Heart of Jesus,
Padre Pio Press Invites Its Readership to Join In Saying:

    in the morning The Litany of Humility
The Litany of the Sacred Heart at night   

In Reparation for All the Ways He is Blasphemined,
Consolation for All The Times He is Ignored,
and Veneration for All that He Continues to Give to Us.


During the Month of June, Which is
Devoted to the Sacred Heart of Jesus,
Padre Pio Press Invites Its Readership to Join In Saying:

in the morning
The Litany of Humility
:

 and at night,
The Litany of the Sacred Heart

In Reparation for
All the Ways He is Blasphemed,
Consolation for All the Times
He is Ignored,
and Veneration for All that
He Continues to Give to Us.


The Goal of The Spiritual Life, Part IV: Meaning and Efficacy of Penance – A Talk by Fr. Ermatinger

  • Intro/Prayers: 0:00-1:18
  • “Quiz”: 1:18-1:59
  • Lord’s First Public Words Were “Repent”: 1:59-3:55
    • Programs of Lent: Am I Any Different after 40 Days: 2:44-3:22
    • What is Penance For Me?: 3:22-3:55
  • Meaning and Efficacy of Penance

    Part IV of a Lecture Series Given by Fr. Ermatinger

    La Penitente, Pietro Rotari, circa 1750

    Outline Of Talk

    Meaning and Efficacy of Penance

    • Intro/Prayers: 0:00-1:18
    • “Quiz”: 1:18-1:59
    • Lord’s First Public Words Were “Repent”: 1:59-3:55
      • Programs of Lent: Am I Any Different after 40 Days: 2:44-3:22
      • What is Penance For Me?: 3:22-3:55
By |January 12th, 2023|Categories: Spiritual Combat, Spiritual Growth, Talks|

Feast of the Holy Family — Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger

Pinned Post

Boy Jesus Teaching in the Temple, Side Altar, Church Our Lady Across the Dijle.

Translation of the Epistle to the Colossians

Brethren, Put ye on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, the bowels of mercy, benignity, humility, modesty, patience: bearing with one another and forgiving one another: even as the Lord hath forgiven you, so do you also. But above all these things have charity, which is the bond of perfection: and let the peace of Christ rejoice in your hearts, wherein also you are called in one body: and be ye thankful. Let the word of Christ […]

By |January 9th, 2023|Categories: Homilies, Spiritual Growth, Traditional Liturgy|

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