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
The Goal of the Spiritual Life, Part IX: Final Purgation of the Soul — A Talk by Fr. Ermatinger
Final Purgation of the Soul
Part IX of a Lecture Series Given by Fr. Ermatinger
Outline: Final Purgation of the Soul
- Prayers and Introduction: 0:00-1:04
- Recap of Purification of Spiritual Life: 1:04-1:48
- Soul is Invited into A Dark Place to Be Transformed
- Nature Doesn’t Change
External Solemnity of the Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary on the 18th Sunday After Pentecost — A Message From Pope Leo XIII
Translation From the Holy Gospel According to Matthew
At that time, 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. […]
