The Second Coming of Christ

The Second Coming of Christ

by Fr. John A. Hardon, S.J. For our closing mediation, following logically on all we have seen so far, it will be on the second coming of Christ. Much has already been seen in the week that we have been reflecting about Christ’s return to the world in His glory on the...
The History of Religious Life Up to Vatican II

The History of Religious Life Up to Vatican II

History of Religious Life Up to Vatican II New Testament Origins of the Religious Life – Part 1 by Fr. John A. Hardon, S.J. The Institute of Religious Life and the Daughters of St. Mary of Providence of Chicago bring you a series of lectures given by Father John A....
Theology: The Science of God

Theology: The Science of God

by Fr. John A. Hardon, S.J. Definitions and Etymology Theology, literally “the science of God,” is derived from the Greek Theos (God) and logos (study). The term was used by the Stoics in the third century B.C. to describe a reasoned analysis of the deity. Earlier...