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 May,
Padre Pio Press Cordially Invites Its Readership to Join In Saying:
Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost — Homily by Fr. Ermatinger
Allegory of Religion, Pompeo Girolamo Batoni, 1763-4
Transcription of Audio
Translation of a Lesson from the Second Letter of St. Paul the Apostle to the Corinthians for the Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost.
Brethren: And such confidence we have, through Christ, towards God. Not […]
St. Augustine, How Do I Do God’s Will?
Question 57 Part III
What does “Thy will be done” mean?
When we pray… that his will be done by us just as it is done by his angels in heaven.
from St. Augustine Answers 101 Questions on Prayer by Fr. Ermatinger
God’s will is done; it shall be done. He Himself accomplishes it. In heaven, God’s will is, in the eschatological hic et nunc, ever done by His angels and saints. Here on earth, our vain attempts to thwart His will are permitted to be done by Him. The question that remains is how do we actually […]
St. Augustine, How is God’s Will Done On Earth?
Question 57 Part II
What does “Thy will be done” mean?
When we pray, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, we pray for ourselves that he give us the grace of obedience, that his will be done by us just as it is done by his angels in heaven.
from St. Augustine Answers 101 Questions on Prayer by Fr. Ermatinger
Whatever God wills, He does. God’s will is done in heaven and on earth. God created creatures that have wills that are not His will. Some of these creatures will so as to attempt to thwart […]
St. Augustine, What Does “Thy Will Be Done…” Mean?
Question 57 Part I
What does “Thy will be done” mean?
When someone prays, Direct my steps as you have promised, let evil win no power over me (Ps. 119:133), what else does he pray for than, ‘Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven?
from St. Augustine Answers 101 Questions on Prayer by Fr. Ermatinger
Thy will be done is not left opened ended – we are not volitionalists. We are not praying that God’s will simply be done but we pray conditionally; that it be done on earth as it is in heaven.