by Editor | May 22, 2015 | Evangelization, Holy Spirit, Mission
by Fr. John A. Hardon, S.J. As Catholics, we believe that the Second Person of the Holy Trinity was sent into the world to redeem the human race and restore our friendship with God. But we also believe that the Third Person of the Holy Trinity was sent by Christ on...
by Editor | May 14, 2015 | Ascension, Holy Spirit, Spirituality
by Fr. John A. Hardon, S.J. The following are two homilies by Fr. Hardon: 1. Ascension Thursday Gospel Jesus said to his disciples, “Within a short time, you will lose sight of me, but soon after that you shall see me again.” At this time all of the disciples asked...
by Editor | May 8, 2015 | Holy Spirit, Spirituality
by Fr. John A. Hardon, S.J. We know that our Divine Savior placed special emphasis on the fact that what He had begun during His visible stay on earth would be continued and confirmed by the Spirit that He and the Father would send on those who believe. We call them...
by Editor | Jan 10, 2015 | Baptism, Holy Spirit, Incarnation
by Fr. John A. Hardon, S.J. Introduction With this meditation, we begin the public life of Jesus Christ. We call it the public life to distinguish it from the 30 years of Christ’s hidden life at Nazareth. We also call it the public life because it represents Christ’s...
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...
