Pope John Paul II, Humanae Vitae, and the Theology of the Body

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Does Morality Inhibit Freedom?

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The Bible begins with the solemn words, “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the … more...

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Pope John Paul II, Humanae Vitae, and the Theology of the Body

Humanae Vitae, correctly understood and followed, could change the world. In September 2010, … more..

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Does Morality Inhibit Freedom?

St. Thomas Aquinas gave primacy to the natural reason as formative in our free choices—the … more..

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Beyond Dallas

The “Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People” is still well-suited for that … more..

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Zeal for God’s House: An architect’s reflections on Sacred Space

Something vital has been lost in Catholic church architecture, obscuring any indication that … more..

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John J. O’Rourke: Priest, Churchman, and Scholar (1926-1995)

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The Homilies section will resume soon on HPR online. The Sundays covered will begin with the … more...

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Living as a creature

The Bible begins with the solemn words, “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the … more...

Seeing man from the eyes of Christ

Jesus Christ, God and Man, is the center and heart of our Catholic faith.   In the Creed, we … more...

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Day, on the last Thursday in November, is a major event in American culture and life. … more...

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Priest altering the text of the Mass Question: I am a priest and very troubled by some of the … more...

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Book Reviews

A Man “Beloved of God”

This is a concise biography of Saint Anthony, and a short history of monasticism, in both the … more...

A Revival of Natural Law?

Can we say that “natural law” is rather like the Loch Ness monster:  “Now you see it, now you … more...

The Mystery of Good and Evil

A copious work that abounds in a multitude of moral themes and religious questions, the book assumes … more...

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Fr. Albright's article goes on and on about the theology of the Eucharist with eclectic citations … more...

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Responding to articles on issue of salvation for unbaptized infants by Pugh and Hildebrand Editor: … more...

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The two hearts of Mary and Jesus, and Lectio Divina Editor: Blessings galore! Fr. Dwight … more...

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