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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:

Western
Culture

Order with Chaos

Spiritual
Growth

Chaos Seeking Order

Traditional
Liturgy

Divine Order Offered
to Restore Order

Spiritual
Combat

Resisting Absolute Chaos

Throughout the Month of August,
Padre Pio Press Cordially Invites Its Readership to Join in Saying:

Litany of the Immaculate Heart of Mary


The First Sunday of Lent — A Message From St. Pope Leo the Great

Jesus Tempted in the Wilderness,
James Tissot, 1886-1894

Translation of the Holy Gospel According to Matthew

At that time Jesus was led by the spirit into the desert, to be tempted by the devil. And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, afterwards he was hungry. And the tempter coming said to him: ‘If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread.’ Who answered and said: ‘It is written, Not in bread alone doth man live, but in every word that proceedeth from the mouth of God.’

By |February 26th, 2023|Categories: Spiritual Growth, Traditional Liturgy|

Detachment: Part I – A Talk by Fr. Ermatinger

  • Learned to See Christ in Those Suffering: 2:38-4:25
  • Reform of the Carmelites: 4:25-7:41
  • Wrote Poetry and Books that Comment on His Poetry
  • Vision of Christ: […]
  • Biography of St. John of the Cross: 0:18-13:38
    • Learned to See Christ in Those Suffering: 2:38-4:25
    • Reform of the Carmelites: 4:25-7:41
    • Wrote Poetry and Books that Comment on His Poetry
    • Vision of Christ: […]
      • Central Theme for St. John of the Cross: 00:00-0:18
      • Biography of St. John of the Cross: 0:18-13:38
        • Learned to See Christ in Those Suffering: 2:38-4:25
        • Reform of the Carmelites: 4:25-7:41
        • Wrote Poetry and Books that Comment on His Poetry
        • Vision of Christ: […]

          Detachment: Part I

          A Talk by Fr. Ermatinger

          Outline of Talk

          • Central Theme for St. John of the Cross: 00:00-0:18
          • Biography of St. John of the Cross: 0:18-13:38
            • Learned to See Christ in Those Suffering: 2:38-4:25
            • Reform of the Carmelites: 4:25-7:41
            • Wrote Poetry and Books that Comment on His Poetry
            • Vision of Christ: […]
By |February 23rd, 2023|Categories: Spiritual Combat, Spiritual Growth, Talks|

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