by Editor | Sep 23, 2015 | Joseph, Saints
St. Joseph, Patron of Dedicated Souls by Fr. John A. Hardon, S.J. There are many good reasons why St. Joseph should be the special heavenly patron of dedicated souls – in the religious life, in the priesthood, and among the laity. But as the Church teaches, he...
by Editor | Sep 21, 2015 | Course on Grace, Grace, Old Testament, Sacraments
by Fr. John A. Hardon, S.J. Part One : Chapter V :: Grace in the Old Testament Justification in the Old Testament. Justification may be described simply as the acquisition of sanctifying grace (or of infused justice). If a man is in the state of sin (original or...
by Editor | Sep 16, 2015 | Course on Grace, Creation, Grace
by Fr. John A. Hardon, S.J. Part One : Chapter IV :: Grace to Adam Deiform Man. What graces were given to Adam in the state of original justice? The array of graces that made him supernatural man: the Indwelling Trinity – sanctifying grace – infused virtues – gifts of...
by Editor | Sep 14, 2015 | Angels, Course on Grace, Grace
by Fr. John A. Hardon, S.J. Part One : Chapter III :: Grace to the Angels We might ask many questions about the angels. Did all angels have grace? Did they have these “big” graces we have mentioned? Which graces do the angels in heaven have now? This last question is...
by Editor | Aug 15, 2015 | Assumption, Mariology
by Fr. John A. Hardon, S.J. The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin means that after Her life on earth, Mary was taken body and soul into Heaven. Unlike other saints, therefore, Our Lady is in Heaven not only with Her soul but also with Her glorified body. Pope Pius XII...
