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 […]

By |January 30th, 2023|Categories: Homilies, Spiritual Growth, Traditional Liturgy|

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Mein Krampf

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By |January 25th, 2023|Categories: Western Culture|

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

By |January 19th, 2023|Categories: Spiritual Combat, Spiritual Growth, Talks|

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 […]
By |January 12th, 2023|Categories: Spiritual Combat, Spiritual Growth, Talks|

Feast of the Holy Family — Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger

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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 […]

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

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: […]
By |January 5th, 2023|Categories: Spiritual Combat, Spiritual Growth, Talks|

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 […]

By |January 2nd, 2023|Categories: Homilies, Spiritual Growth, Traditional Liturgy|

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 […]

By |January 1st, 2023|Categories: Homilies, Spiritual Growth, Traditional Liturgy|
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