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
Passion Sunday (5th Sunday in Lent) — A Message From St. Antony of Padua
Translation of the Holy Gospel According to John
Jesus Stoned by the Crowd, in an initial I, Illuminated by Master B. F., ca. 1500
At that time, Jesus said to the multitudes of the Jews: Which of you shall convince Me of sin? If I say the truth to you, why do you not believe Me? He that is of God, heareth the words of God. Therefore you hear them not, because you are not of God. The Jews therefore answered, and said to Him: Do not we say well, that Thou art a Samaritan, and hast a devil? Jesus answered: I have not a devil, but I honor My Father, and you have […]
Feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary: A Message from St. Bernard of Clairvaux
Translation of the Holy Gospel According to Luke
Girl Reading a Letter at an Open Window, Johannes Vermeer, 1657-8.
At that time: And in the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God into a city of Galilee, called Nazareth, To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David: and the virgin’s name was Mary. And the angel being come in, said unto her: Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women. Who having heard, was troubled at his saying and thought with herself what manner of salutation this should be. And the angel said to her: Fear not, Mary, […]
The Truth About Yoga, Reiki, and Tai Chi – A Talk by Fr. Ermatinger
The Truth About
Yoga, Reiki, and Tai Chi
A Talk by Fr. Ermatinger
Outline of Talk
- Introduction and Prayers: 0:00-1:19
- Some Groundwork: 1:19-14:07
- Some Types of Catholic Prayer: 1:56-4:51
- Mystical Union with God Cannot Be Achieved/Earned. It Has to Be Given: 4:51-6:09
- Salvation Comes Through Ordinary Means of Prayer, Virtue, Sacramental Grace: 6:09-7:09
- All Called to Holiness Not Well-Being: 7:09-7:29
- Evil One Presents Counterfeits: 7:29-7:49
- St. John of the Cross: 7:49-8:25
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