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:
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.
The Goal of The Spiritual Life, Part III: Memory and Virtue – A Talk by Fr. Ermatinger
- See the Memory Through Eyes […]
- Solution: Purify Memory Not to Forget: 1:50-11:45
- See the Memory Through Eyes […]
- 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: 1:50-11:45
- See the Memory Through Eyes […]
Memory and Virtue
Part III of a Lecture Series Given by Fr. Ermatinger
Landauer Altar (detail), 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: 1:50-11:45
- See the Memory Through Eyes […]
- See the Memory Through Eyes […]
- See the Memory Through Eyes […]
Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus — Homily by Fr. Ermatinger
The Adoration of the Name of Jesus, Juan de las Roelas, 1604-1605
Translation of the Holy Gospel According to St. Luke
At that time after eight days were accomplished, that the Child should be circumcised, His name was called Jesus, which was called by the angel before He was conceived in the womb.
The Saving Words of the Gospel
In the Name of the Father, the Son, the Holy Ghost, Amen.
His Name is to be called Jesus.
Transcription of Audio
His name shall be called Jesus. For those of you who were at Mass yesterday, this gospel may sound familiar. I was given the opportunity to preach on both days on the shortest […]