Book: All My Liberty
'Take, O Lord, and receive all my liberty, my memory, my understanding, and all my will, all that I have and possess...' The beautiful 'Suscipe' gives a hint of the beautiful lessons contained in this extraordinary book. Father Hardon's amazing insights and great...
The Name of Jesus: Its Power in Our Lives
Fr. John A. Hardon, S.J. Our reflections are on the name of Jesus; its power in our lives. Whoever enters on the path of sanctity must keep his focus clear. What are we doing? Whom are we following? How are we to act? Why are we acting as we are? All of these...
Holy Matrimony Requires the Holy Eucharist
by Fr. John A. Hardon, S.J. We do not normally associate the Holy Eucharist with the sacrament of matrimony. But we should. Without the Eucharist, there would not be a livable sacrament of matrimony. What are we saying? We are saying that Christ intended these two...
The Papacy Unites the Catholic Church
The Papacy Unites the Catholic Church by Fr. John A. Hardon, S.J. Except for the Catholic Church, the very term “papacy” would not exist. It is not only that, in founding the Church, Christ told Peter “feed my lambs…feed my sheep” and “tend my sheep.” The Bishop of...
Believer’s Baptism and the Sacrament of Confirmation
Believer's Baptism and the Sacrament of Confirmation by Fr. John A. Hardon, S.J. Roman Catholicism and the Baptist Free Church tradition are looking for a theological confrontation that will not compromise either estimate of Christianity and yet profit both for the...
Book: Modern Catholic Dictionary
The Modern Catholic Dictionary is without equal, a handy, definitive reference manual for parents, teachers, students — for everyone. It contains over 5,000 terms dealing directly and indirectly with Catholic faith, worship, morals, history and spirituality. It...
Devotion to the Sacred Heart Today
by Fr. John A. Hardon, S.J. We may say that devotion to the Sacred Heart began on Calvary. When the Heart of Christ was pierced on the Cross, it opened the door to realizing how deeply Jesus loves us. In return, He wants nothing more than for us to love Him with all...
Book: Theology Of Prayer
Grow in Union with God! Here is a handy little book for both religious and laity who are looking for the one and only irreplaceable means of growing in union with God. ...the meaning of prayer, the various types of prayer, how to practice mental prayer, how to pray in...
Book: Spiritual Life in the Modern World
The Second Vatican Council marked a turning point in the history of the Church. It made very clear that all the followers of Christ are called not only to be saved but to be sanctified. In practice, this means that each of us recognizes God's will in the particular...
Book: History & Theology of Grace
Once again available in print Grace is at the very heart of Christianity because it describes the panorama of God's dealings with mankind. Newly re-printed, this amazing book will provide so much food for thought; however, the doctrine of grace is not simple, as may...