Spring to Summer Reading For May 2013 Reviews for the following books: A SCHOOL OF PRAYER. The Saints Show Us How to Pray. By Pope Benedict XVI (Ignatius Press, San Francisco, 2012), 282 pp. HB $17.95. (Reviewed by Fr. … [Read more...]
About Fr. David Vincent Meconi SJ
Fr. David Meconi, S.J. is professor of patristic theology at St. Louis University and editor of the Homiletic and Pastoral Review (HPR). Fr. Meconi would like you to know that he offers Mass each month for readers of HPR; please be assured of his prayers for you.
May 2013 Homilies
April 24, 2013 By 2 Comments
For Sunday Liturgies and Feasts Homilies for May 2013 Jesus Ascends into Heaven 6th Sunday of Easter—May 5, 2013 Not as the World Gives Purpose: This Sunday's Gospel captures the heart of the Christian faith: "We will come to … [Read more...]
Welcome, Holy Father Francis!
March 15, 2013 By
Like Francis of Assisi, our Holy Father is calling us back to the great saint who “rebuilt Christ's Church” by living a life of sheer simplicity and charity. St. Francis of Assisi, Pope Francis: "Rebuild my House" Let us take … [Read more...]
The Latest Book Reviews
March 7, 2013 By
Winter into Spring Reading For March 2013 Reviews for the following books: CONSTITUTIONAL ILLUSION AND ANCHORING TRUTHS: THE TOUCHSTONE OF THE NATURAL LAW. By Hadley Arkes. (Reviewed by Fr. James V. Schall, S.J.) __________ THE … [Read more...]
Pope Benedict’s Resignation
February 12, 2013 By
For the latest information on Pope Benedict's decision to resign, go to Catholic World Report at: http://www.catholicworldreport.com/Default.aspx … [Read more...]
The Aquinas Institute for the Study of Sacred Doctrine
January 27, 2013 By
Some years ago, a group of theologians at Wyoming Catholic College came together to establish The Aquinas Institute for the Study of Sacred Doctrine. By now you may already know about the ambitious project that our Institute has launched … [Read more...]
The Latest Book Reviews
January 1, 2013 By
Winter Reading For January 2013 Reviews for the following books: CHRISTIANITY: THE FIRST THREE THOUSAND YEARS. By Diarmaid MacCulloch. (Reviewed by Fr. Brian Van Hove, S.J.) __________ HOMOSEXUALITY AND FOLLOWING CHRIST. By … [Read more...]
America’s Leading Pastoral Magazine in This Year of Faith
December 19, 2012 By
Honor the Pope’s request in renewing our devotion to our Catholic faith, and assisting Homiletic & Pastoral Review in being that voice of the Gospel around the world. On January 1, 2013, Homiletic & Pastoral Review will … [Read more...]
Homilies
July 20, 2012 By
For Sunday Liturgies and Feasts August 2012 "I am the Bread of Life; whoever comes to me will never hunger." Less grumbling, more trust Purpose: To invite our congregations to an examination of conscience in which they ask … [Read more...]
Honoring the Priesthood in June
June 1, 2012 By
To those enjoying the memories, blessed anniversary! To those still relishing your freshly-chrismed hands, congratulations! As June is upon us, we at HPR would like to thank all of you who are celebrating your priestly ordinations … [Read more...]
REJOICE!
April 7, 2012 By
Blessed Easter to you! And, please, know that you will all be remembered at Mass this Easter Season. What a wonder, what a truth, what a feast! Today, all death is destroyed and every longing is fulfilled. In his infinite mercy, … [Read more...]
Razing the bastions, yet again
June 1, 2011 By
In his 1952 Razing the Bastions (Schleifung der Bastionen) Hans Urs von Balthasar challenged the Church to replace any posturing of fear with a more world-friendly embrace.[1. Han Urs von Balthasar, Razing the Bastions, trans., Brian … [Read more...]
O Admirabile Commercium: The true Christmas exchange
December 1, 2010 By
Christ’s Church brings the Octave of Christmas to a close with her praising, “O admirabile commercium: O marvelous exchange! Man’s Creator has become man, born of a virgin. We have been made sharers in the divinity of Christ who … [Read more...]
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