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:
During the Month of June, Which is Devoted to the Sacred Heart of Jesus,
Padre Pio Press Invites Its Readership to Join In Saying:
in the morning The Litany of Humility
The Litany of the Sacred Heart at night 
In Reparation for All the Ways He is Blasphemined,
Consolation for All The Times He is Ignored,
and Veneration for All that He Continues to Give to Us.
During the Month of June, Which is
Devoted to the Sacred Heart of Jesus,
Padre Pio Press Invites Its Readership to Join In Saying:
in the morning
The Litany of Humility
:
and at night,
The Litany of the Sacred Heart
In Reparation for
All the Ways He is Blasphemed,
Consolation for All the Times
He is Ignored,
and Veneration for All that
He Continues to Give to Us.
The Goal of the Spiritual Life, Part VI: Passive Night of the Senses – A Talk by Fr. Ermatinger
- Need to […]
- Three Enemies: World, Flesh, Devil: 3:18-8:25
- Need to […]
- Introduction and Prayers: 0:00-0:36
- Recap: 0:36-2:25
- Passive Night of the Senses (Still Purgative Stage): 2:25-3:18
- Three Enemies: World, Flesh, Devil: 3:18-8:25
- Need to […]
Passive Night of the Senses
Part VI of a Lecture Series Given by Fr. Ermatinger
Penitent Saint Peter, Jusepe de Ribera, ca. 1628-32 Outline Of Talk
Passive Night of the Senses
- Introduction and Prayers: 0:00-0:36
- Recap: 0:36-2:25
- Passive Night of the Senses (Still Purgative Stage): 2:25-3:18
- Three Enemies: World, Flesh, Devil: 3:18-8:25
- Need to […]
- Need to […]
- Three Enemies: World, Flesh, Devil: 3:18-8:25
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 our neighbor worketh no evil. Love therefore is the fulfilling of the law.
Translation of the Holy Gospel According to St. Matthew
The Storm on the Sea of Galilee, Rembrandt, 1632
At that time, when Jesus entered into the boat, His […]