by Editor | Nov 3, 2018 | Catechesis, Mariology
Mary’s Central Role in Catechetical Controversy by Fr. John A. Hardon, S.J. There are in general two kinds of religious programs in use in the Catholic schools and confraternity classes in the United States at the present time. They may conveniently be classed as...
by Editor | Jan 25, 2017 | Catechesis, Mariology
by Fr. John Hardon, S.J. We do not usually talk about Mary as a catechist, and we do not commonly think of her as a model for those who catechize. But the Blessed Virgin Mary is not only a pattern, she is a perfect model of what every catechist in the Catholic Church...
by Editor | Mar 27, 2015 | Apologetics, Catechesis, Education, Evangelization
by Fr. John A. Hardon, S.J. The supreme Shepherd of the whole Church refers to the Catechism of the Catholic Church as a “singular gift of Providence.” The very reason for the existence of the Church, to evangelize, to teach. “Teach them to carry out everything that I...
by Editor | Feb 2, 2015 | Articles, Catechesis, Pro-Life
by Fr. John A. Hardon, S.J. The Twentieth century is the most homicidal in the history of the human race. Its principal claim to this tragic title is the widespread legislation of abortion on a scale and with a violence unknown in all the ages of mankind. Not...
by Editor | Jan 15, 2015 | Catechesis, Evangelization, Vatican II
by Fr. John A. Hardon, S.J. The Catholic Church is going through the most remarkable development of her twenty centuries. At the heart of this development is her growth in understanding the revealed faith bequeathed to her by Jesus Christ. Another term for this growth...
