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:
Throughout the Month of August,
Padre Pio Press Cordially Invites Its Readership to Join in Saying:
Litany of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Feast of the Holy Family — A Message From Pope St. John Paul II
Byzantine Icon of Holy Family
Translation of the Holy Gospel According to Luke
When Jesus was twelve years old, they going up into Jerusalem according to the custom of the feast, and having fulfilled the days, when they returned, the Child Jesus remained in Jerusalem, and His parents knew it not. And thinking that He was in the company, they came a day’s journey, and sought Him among their kinsfolk and acquaintances. And not finding Him, they returned into Jerusalem, seeking Him. And it came to pass that after three days they found Him in the Temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, hearing them and asking them questions. And all that heard Him […]
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.
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 […]
- See the Memory Through Eyes […]
- See the Memory Through Eyes […]