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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

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.


Spiritual Assault Weapons – A Talk by Fr. Ermatinger

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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 into Battle: 1:30-1:44
    • The World the Flesh and the Devil: 1:44-2:00
  • Discussion on Catholic Culture: 2:00-3:33
  • Connection Between Cultivation, Cult, and Identity: 3:33-4:30
    • Try to Live Out an Existence that Glorifies God: 4:00-4:30
  • Three Enemies: 4:30-7:11
    • The Devil: 4:30-5:04
      • Intelligent Enemy and His Agents: 4:50-5:04
    • The Flesh: […]
By |January 26th, 2023|Categories: Spiritual Combat, Spiritual Growth, Talks|

Mein Krampf

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Mein Krampf

Because Padre Pio Press is such a prestigious voice in all things, it ought not surprise our reader that from time to time, even the great shepherds of the Church (especially the German ones) seek it out for spiritual direction, solutions to theological conundrums, sage counsel of the sartorial sort, and insider tips for the racetrack.

Most recently, a team of moral theologians and canonists requested pastoral assistance with signage for their sinodal way. Till now, their marching orders consisted of stripping the path of all “one-way” indicators to be replaced with two-way signs. But this got their Lederhosen […]

By |January 25th, 2023|Categories: Western Culture|

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