The Goal of The Spiritual Life, Part I: The Purgative Way Part I – A Talk by Fr. Ermatinger
The Purgative Way, Part I
Part I of a Lecture Series Given by Fr. Ermatinger
Maricopa, Maricopa, Mari Maxima Copa
Well, that was a close one.
The scoreboard seemed to have a glitch at the beginning of the game since the people in charge of keeping score (naïve newbies, no doubt) were simply adding corresponding points to baskets made. What a bunch of maroons. That was quickly fixed and now your betters can go about the onerous task of choreographing your American Dream so you don’t have to. Nonetheless, […]
The New Law and the Virtue of Religion – Part IV
The Virtue of Religion – Part IV: The New Law
Part IV Of A Lecture Series Given By Fr. Ermatinger
Allegory of Religion, Pompeo Batoni, 1763-64.
Part IV
Outline Coming Soon
Aspects of the Virtue of Religion – Part I — CLICK HERE
Sins Against the Virtue of Religion – Part II — CLICK HERE
Various Laws of the Virtue of Religion – Part […]
Twenty-second Sunday After Pentecost — Homily by Fr. Ermatinger
Render unto Caesar, Maerten de Vos, 1602
Transcription Of Audio
A Reading From the Epistle to the Philippians:
Brethren, We are confident in the Lord Jesus, that He who hath begun a good work in you, will perfect it unto the day of Christ Jesus. As it is meet for me to think this for you all, for that I have you in my heart, and that […]
Homily for a Nuptial Mass — Fr. Ermatinger
Homily for a Nuptial Mass
October 2022
by Fr. Ermatinger
Transcription of Audio
Michael and Joanna asked to have this Gospel in which Our Lady has a prominent role, for their Nuptial Mass. Out of the various options that they had, they wanted this Marian theme, which is more than appropriate, for sure.
We see this rather strange exchange between our […]
Discernment of Spirits – Part III: Consolation and Desolation
Pinned Post 
Discernment of Spirits – Part III: Consolation and Desolation
Part III Of A Lecture Series Given By Fr. Ermatinger
The Temptation of Christ by the Devil, Felix Joseph Barrias, 1860
Discernment of Spirits Part I: Introductory Concepts — Click Here!
Discernment of Spirits Part II: Patterns of Demonic Behavior — […]
Feast of Christ the King — Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger
Icon of Christ the King Enthroned
Translation of the Epistle of St. Paul to the Colossians for the Feast of the Kingship of Our Lord Jesus Christ
Brethren, we give thanks to God the Father, Who hath made us worthy to be partakers of the lot of the saints in light: Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us […]
“Who’s Speaking?” — Talk by Fr. Ermatinger
Who’s Speaking?
A Talk Given By Fr. Ermatinger
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Outline
- Introduction: 0:00-0:28
- Fr.’s First Encounter with Discernment of Spirits: 0:28-1:38
- St. Ignatius of Loyola – A Spiritual Battle: 1:38-2:25
- Terminology: 2:25-7:00
- Discernment: 2:45-3:30
- Spirits: 3:30-4:55
- Good Spirit Evil Spirit Human Spirit
- 4 Wounds of Original Sin: 4:55-6:14
- Spirits of the World are Satellites of […]
Twentieth Sunday After Pentecost — Homily by Fr. Ermatinger
Healing the Royal Official’s Son, Joseph-Marie Vien, 1752
Transcription Of Audio
Translation of the Epistle for the Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
Brethren: See how you walk circumspectly, not as unwise, but as wise; redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Wherefore, become not unwise, but understanding what is the will of God. And be not drunk with wine, wherein is luxury: but be ye […]
Discernment of Spirits – Part II: Patterns of Demonic Behavior
Discernment of Spirits – Part II: Patterns of Demonic Behavior
Part II Of A Lecture Series Given By Fr. Ermatinger
The Temptation of Christ by the Devil, Felix Joseph Barrias, 1860
Part II
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Discernment of Spirits […]