by Editor | Dec 25, 2014 | Articles, Christmas, Saints
by Fr. John A. Hardon, S.J. In the three hundred and fifty years since Peter Canisius died at Fribourg in Switzerland on December 21, 1597, his name has become synonymous with the Counter-Reformation of the Church in German-speaking Europe. He has been variously...
by Editor | Dec 22, 2014 | Advent, Virtue
by Fr. John A. Hardon, S.J. We were last considering the humility of God and especially his humility in becoming Man. In other words, in speaking of Christ we distinguish between his humility as the Son of God who became Man and then his humility as Man in which he...
by Editor | Dec 21, 2014 | Eucharist
Fr. John A. Hardon, S.J. We begin by making a simple statement. The true peace about which we are speaking is peace of heart. There is no need to explain why we should talk about peace of heart. If there is any single recommendation, and even mandate, that His...
by Editor | Dec 19, 2014 | Articles, Eucharist, Virtue
Fr. John A. Hardon, S.J. We continue our reflections on why Christ instituted the Real Presence. In this chapter, we will consider the fact that Christ gave us the Real Presence so we might profess our hope in Him as our final destiny. What is Divine Hope? Just as we...
by Editor | Dec 18, 2014 | Advent, Holy Spirit, Virtue
by Fr. John A. Hardon, S.J. Editor note: This article on hope applies appropriately to the season of Advent. On the first Ascension Thursday, just before Jesus ascended to His heavenly Father, He made a promise to His apostles that we desperately need to hear in our...
