Catholic adults deserve the formation worthy of disciples—indeed, the defining mission of the Church is to preach the Gospel, and make disciples of all nations. The Catholic Church is not doing well in holding her own. Of those Church m … [Read more...]
Articles
Where is Prayer for Christian Unity in Our Parishes?
January 19, 2014 by James Likoudis
Every post-conciliar Pope has emphasized, with Vatican II, that ecumenism is a necessary aspect of the Church's mission, and one involving the effort of all the faithful, clergy, and laity alike. It was once quite common for many C … [Read more...]
The Person of Jesus Unites Himself with the Unborn
January 18, 2014 by Robert J. Boackle, PhD
I began to meditate on the awesome truth that Almighty God, became fully human, feeding on nutrients and oxygen within the blood of his Blessed Mother, as is every human fetus fed by his or her natural mother. ...Jesus teaches, by his … [Read more...]
Toward a Theology of Infertility: The Trinity in Richard of St. Victor
January 16, 2014 by Dr. Michael Brummond
Richard of St. Victor explores an understanding of the Trinity based on an understanding of the nature of interpersonal love ... in which God is viewed as a community of persons ... he conceives of the Holy Spirit ... as a third person: the … [Read more...]
The Social Teaching of John Paul II
January 15, 2014 by Dr. John C. Caiazza, PhD
John Paul wanted to move forward the Council’s openness and announcement of Christian hope to the postmodern world, but ... he saw that the excesses brought about by the Council were having destructive effects and acted to preserve the C … [Read more...]
Communion, Community, and Communication
January 14, 2014 by Fr. John Navone, SJ
The Gospel summons us to authentic human development in communion, community, and communication under the sovereignty of God’s love. Our Christian conversion is both an event and a lifelong process of ongoing response to the grace and call o … [Read more...]
Checking the Calendar
January 11, 2014 by David Vincent Meconi
(The Ephiphany) celebrates the end of man’s being held captive by the natural elements. We are not fated but free. None of us is pre-determined, but now made children of God by the humanity of his only divine Son. God the Father (righ … [Read more...]
Questions Answered
January 2014
January 9, 2014 by Fr. Brian Mullady, OP
What do you say to a non-Catholic man who received questionable advice from a priest about his marriage to a Catholic woman, and now wants to become Catholic as well? How engaged should the priest be in the religious education of the p … [Read more...]
Still Needing Your Help to Spread the “Good News”
January 8, 2014 by David Vincent Meconi
The good news is that we are currently reaching anywhere from 10,000 to 16,000 readers around the world in any given week. Please consider a donation towards keeping HPR online in 2014! "Go ye, therefore, and teach all nations" by Harry … [Read more...]
Looking Back at “Humani Generis”
December 23, 2013 by Fr. Brian Van Hove, SJ
The 1950 encyclical Humani Generis, “Concerning Some False Opinions Threatening to Undermine the Foundations of Catholic Doctrine,” should be understood in the context of the pontifical effort to reform Catholic intellectual life. Pope Pi … [Read more...]
Vanishing Catholics
December 23, 2013 by Fr. William P. Clark, OMI
According to recent demographic surveys, it seems there are presently 30 million people in the U.S. who identify themselves as “former Catholics.” That figure is both surprising, and, for Catholics, disheartening. Over the past 50 years … [Read more...]
Ways to Celebrate Humanae Vitae at 45—and Beyond!
December 23, 2013 by Sr Renee Mirkes
This article began as a response to priests’ and deacons’ requests for a model homily on a moral means of family planning. On July 25, 2013, the Church marked the 45th anniversary of the promulgation of the encyclical Humanae Vitae. Over … [Read more...]
Vibrant Isn’t about Busy: Organizing Parish Life for Discipleship
December 22, 2013 by Colleen R. Vermeulen
Our parishes are busy. Many seem to be vibrant with activity. Yet activity alone is no guarantee that a parish contains discipling communities ... where relationships that allow for apprenticeship in the Christian life abound ... … [Read more...]
Glory to God in the Highest!
December 20, 2013 by David Vincent Meconi
And Peace to His People on Earth! Adoration of the Shepherds by Bartoleme Esteban Murillo Gospel Reading December 25, 2013, Midnight Mass Lk 2:8-14 ...Now there were shepherds in that region living in the fields and keeping the … [Read more...]
Time Magazine Nominated Pope Francis as “Person of the Year”
December 12, 2013 by JESUIT CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED STATES
A Statement from the Society of Jesus on Time Magazine’s Selection of Pope Francis as Person of the Year Head of U.S. Jesuit Order Congratulates Pope on Honor December 11, 2013 — Pope Francis has been named 2013’s “Person of the Year, … [Read more...]
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