Fourth Sunday After Epiphany — Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger
Translation of the Epistle to the Romans
Brethren: Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth his neighbor hath fulfilled the law. For Thou shalt not commit adultery: Thou shalt not kill: Thou shalt not steal: Thou shalt not bear false witness: Thou shalt not covet: and if there be any other commandment, it is comprised in this word: Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. The love of […]
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The Goal of the Spiritual Life, Part V: An Introduction to Mystical Marriage – A Talk by Fr. Ermatinger
The Goal of the Spiritual Life
An Introduction to Mystical Marriage
Part v of a Lecture Series Given by Fr. Ermatinger
Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins, Baron Ernest Friedrich von Liphart,1886
Outline Coming Soon
An Introduction to Mystical Marriage
Icon of St. John Resting His Head Upon Christ’s Breast
The Goal of The Spiritual Life, Part IV: Meaning and Efficacy of Penance – A Talk by Fr. Ermatinger
The Goal of the Spiritual Life
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 […]
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 […]
The Goal of The Spiritual Life, Part III: Memory and Virtue – A Talk by Fr. Ermatinger
The Goal of the Spiritual Life
Memory and Virtue
Part III of a Lecture Series Given by Fr. Ermatinger
Landauer Altar, 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: […]
Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus — Homily by Fr. Ermatinger
The Adoration of the Name of Jesus, Juan de las Roelas, 1604-1605
Translation of the Holy Gospel According to St. Luke
At that time after eight days were accomplished, that the Child should be circumcised, His name was called Jesus, which was called by the angel before He was conceived in the womb.
The Saving Words of the Gospel
In the Name of the Father, the […]
Feast of the Circumcision — Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger
The Circumcision of Christ, Peter Paul Rubens, 1605
Translation of the Epistle of Titus
Dearly beloved: The grace of God our Savior hath appeared to all men, instructing us, that, denying ungodliness and worldly desires, we should live soberly and justly and godly in this world, looking for the blessed hope and coming of the glory of the great God and our Savior Jesus Christ: Who gave […]