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Christian Life: The Outworking of Christ’s Life Within Us
Christ Ascends the Mountain to Pray by James Tissot The Christian community of faith is born of the grace of God. Grace expresses what God does for us. Just as when we hear of the wisdom of God in the Bible, we think of how God’s … continue reading..
A Pastoral Approach to Bullying
In a little over a two-month period, two men in our city killed themselves because of what can only be called “bullying.” Shortly after the New Year, a student, attending a high school I had attended and taught at decades before, … continue reading..
Can Philosophy Strengthen an Ecumenical Approach to Issues of Morality?
There has been considerable discussion in recent years about the philosophical assumptions that underlie false understandings of morality in our society. These assumptions have affected not only secular developments but also … continue reading..
The Church Needs the Holy Spirit!
It is notable—important—that the preaching of John the Baptist, in his crucial preparation of the coming of the Messiah, and the preaching of Christ Jesus Himself, both began with the message, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is … continue reading..
Reflections on Reminders in our Lives
There’s an old joke about the definition of a college professor: “Oh, that would be someone who can’t say anything just once.” Having spent 35 years at the front of classrooms at two universities, I can attest to the aptness of … continue reading..
Questions Answered
Question: On the fiftieth anniversary of Vatican II, what are the positive and negative results of this Council? Answer: The Second Vatican Council is the watershed event of the Catholic Church in the 20th Century. Though 50 … continue reading..
Early Fall Reading
The Beach Teacher Scriptural Lessons from the Shore, Alexander J. Basile, (St. Pauls, 2015) 103 pages; $8.95. ISBN978-0-8189-1383-9. Reviewed by Eileen T. Warner M.A.P.M. My Brother’s Keeper — A Novel about the Family of … continue reading..
Recent & Upcoming Homilies
Homilies for September 2016
Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time—September 4, 2016 Lectionary 129 Readings: Wis 9:13-18b; Ps 90:3-4, … more...
Homilies for August 2016
Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time— August 7, 2016 Readings: Wis 18:6-9; Ps 33:1, 12, 18-19, 20-22; Heb … more...
Recent HPR Editorials
A Recurring Problem at Georgetown University
As a member of the Society of Jesus, it was embarrassing. As a member … more...
The Slumber of Holy Saturday
Holy Saturday has come and gone, but is it not the symbolic day of our … more...
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