by Editor | Apr 30, 2018 | God, Holiness
The Divine Attributes Retreat The Attributes of God The Holiness of God by Fr. John A. Hardon, S.J. I doubt if too many years ago a conference on holiness, except perhaps to a cloistered community of religious, would have been, I don’t say appreciated, but even...
by Editor | Apr 6, 2018 | Confession, Mercy
The Spiritual and Psychological Value of Frequent Confession by Fr. John A. Hardon, S.J. Judging by the drastic drop in confessions in countries like the United States, the false opinion is gaining ground that Confession is not to be received, or made, frequently. No...
by Editor | Mar 22, 2018 | Holy Spirit, Rosary
The Annunciation by Fr. John A. Hardon, S.J. It is not without deep reason that St. Luke is called the “Evangelist of the Holy Spirit.” When Our Lady asked the angel at the Annunciation how she was to conceive a son since she was vowed to virginity, the angel assured...
by Editor | Mar 14, 2018 | Lent, Poverty
Poverty in the Modern World by Fr. John A. Hardon, S.J. If there is one theme that permeates the Gospels, it is the practice and praise of poverty. When the Word became flesh and the infinite God entered our world as Man, He was born in a stable. His Mother wrapped...
by Editor | Feb 20, 2018 | Lent, Penance, Sin
Penance and Reparation: A Lenten Meditation by Fr. John A. Hardon, S.J. Penance and reparation are the consequence of sin. Or again, penance and reparation are the price we have to pay for our own and other people’s sin. Penance and reparation, finally, are what...
