Talks

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

The Goal of the Spiritual Life

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 […]

Pinned Post

Spiritual Assault Weapons

A Lecture Given by Fr. Ermatinger

Outline Of Talk

Spiritual Assault Weapons

• Introduction:0:00-0:41
• Life is Combat: 0:41-2:00
  • A Choice to Be a Victim or Victor
  • Join with Christ: 1:06-1:44
    • Laughing […]

The Goal of the Spiritual Life

An Introduction to Mystical Marriage

Part v of a Lecture Series Given by Fr. Ermatinger

Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins, Baron Ernest Friedrich von Liphart,1886

Outline Coming Soon

An Introduction to Mystical Marriage

Icon of St. John Resting His Head Upon Christ’s Breast

The Goal of the Spiritual Life

Meaning and Efficacy of Penance

Part IV of a Lecture Series Given by Fr. Ermatinger

La Penitente, Pietro Rotari, circa 1750

Outline Of Talk

Meaning and Efficacy of Penance

• Intro/Prayers: 0:00-1:18
• “Quiz”: 1:18-1:59
• Lord’s First Public Words Were “Repent”: 1:59-3:55
  • Programs of Lent: Am I Any Different after 40 Days: 2:44-3:22
  • What is Penance For […]

The Goal of the Spiritual Life

Memory and Virtue

Part III of a Lecture Series Given by Fr. Ermatinger

Landauer Altar, Albrecht Dürer, 1511

Outline Of Talk

Memory and Virtue

• Embarking On a life of Prayer: 0:00-0:35
• Enemy Has Access to One’s Memory: 0:35-1:20
• Common Tactic to Hinder One’s Growth Through Memories of Past Injuries/Injustices: 1:20-1:50
• Solution: Purify Memory Not to Forget: […]