by Editor | Jan 27, 2023 | Scripture, Spirituality
by Fr. John A. Hardon, S.J. For the opening conference of our retreat, I thought I should explain what our retreat will be all about. I am calling it a Scriptural Retreat or the Spiritual Life in the Bible. In our opening conference I would like to briefly explain...
by Editor | Dec 27, 2020 | Books, Scripture, Shop
Fr. John Hardon spent many hours on his knees before the Blessed Sacrament in prayer, adoration and even in working, writing and study. Father knew of the power inherent in the Eucharistic Jesus: the power to convert individuals, the family, the world. Heeding the...
by Editor | Mar 31, 2020 | Penance, Sacraments, Scripture, Vatican II
The sacrament of Anointing of the Sick was already implied in Christ’s first mission to the twelve apostles. “So they set off to preach repentance; and they cast out many devils, and anointed many sick people with oil and cured them” (Mark 6:13). Some time during His...
by Editor | Jun 27, 2019 | Capital Punishment, Church Fathers, Civil Law, Scripture, Teaching
by Fr. John A. Hardon, S.JDated Nov. 19, 1995 It is remarkable what appeals to kindness and charity are made to repeal capital punishment. Two thousand years of the Church’s defense of capital punishment are brushed aside. Arguments are used to “prove” that capital...
by Editor | Jan 6, 2015 | Scripture, Spirituality
by Fr. John A. Hardon, S.J. Dear ________, I am deeply grateful for your generous Christmas greetings and the assurance of your prayers. Only our Lord knows how best to repay you for your kindness. As we begin the New Year, we are all hoping that God will continue...
