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
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 into the kingdom of the Son of His love. In Whom we have redemption through His blood, the remission of sins; Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature: for in Him were all things created in Heaven and on earth, visible […]
“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 the Evil Spirit: 6:14-7:00
- Ignatius How the Evil Spirits and Good Spirits Work 7:00-9:00
- Terminology: 9:00-15:15
- Consolation and Desolation: 9:00-10:12
- Passion vs Sound Principles
- Consolation: 10:12-10:59
- Desolation: 10:59-11:25
- Divine and Demonic Consolation and Desolation: 11:25-12:48
- Demonic Consolation Ignatius’ Trick: 12:48-14:20
- Demonic Desolation: 14:20-15:15
- Consolation and Desolation: 9:00-10:12
- The Differences in How […]





