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Prayer as the Wellspring for Positive Transformation
As long as we are faithful to prayer, we maintain a clarity of vision that promotes higher ideals and elevated standards of conduct. ... The more we pray, the more its fruits nourish our daily lives. John Chrysostom once … continue reading..
Spirituality for Widows
In the New Testament, widows flourish in their ministry as they draw close to Christ and to Christ’s people. They are free to follow the Crucified One ... Concerning widows in the early Church ... some of them constituted the … continue reading..
Holy Communion: Sharing in the Threefold Munus of the Divine Gladiator
The Church early on espoused munus to designate the triple character or office of the God-Man, Jesus Christ: he is at the same time Priest, Prophet and King or Shepherd. Gladiators fighting to the death; Christ's … continue reading..
Vocation for the Wives of Ordained Permanent Deacons
Women who pray for the Church, and who are spouses of permanent deacons (or those in formation), are undoubtedly responding to a unique grace of personal mission that comes to them as a result of their baptism. I was at a … continue reading..
Discernment and Communion
If young people want to properly discern a vocation, they need an expert to help guide them. In the Church of San Luigi Dei Francesi in Rome, there are the three famous paintings of the life of St. Matthew by the great Baroque … continue reading..
Recent & Upcoming Homilies
Homilies for June 2013
For Sunday Liturgies and Feasts Homilies for June 2013 "Christ of St. John of the Cross" by Salvador … more...
May 2013 Homilies
For Sunday Liturgies and Feasts Homilies for May 2013 Jesus Ascends into Heaven 6th Sunday of … more...
April 2013 Homilies
For Sunday Liturgies and Feasts Homilies for April 2013 Jesus Risen by Carravagio; Go ye, therefore, … more...
Recent HPR Editorials
Change and permanence
The Catholic Church has always seemed to me to be like the solid Rock … more...
True freedom is interior
Interior freedom is gained by loving God and one’s neighbor, and by … more...
Welcome, Holy Father Francis!
Like Francis of Assisi, our Holy Father is calling us back to the … more...
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