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From the HPR Archives – Part IX
HPR Archive Article; volume 76 (December 1975, pp. 15–24) Frequent Confession By S. M. Ferigle Reverend S. M. Ferigle received his Ph.D. in physics from Illinois Institute of Technology, where he taught for seven years. F … continue reading..
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Homilies for December 2025
For the Second Sunday, Third Sunday, and Fourth Sunday of Advent, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, the Nativity of Our Lord (Christmas), and the Feast of the Holy Family Second Sunday of Advent – December 7, 2025 Readings: Isaiah 11:1–10 • Psalm 72:1–2, 7–8, 12–13, 17 • Romans 15:4–9 • Matthew 3:1–12 bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/120725.cfm What […]
Pope Leo’s Renewed Call to Priestly Holiness
Called to Holiness; Called to be Saints This is a very simple reflection on holiness, a topic given renewed attention by Pope Leo in recent months. The whole Christian life is a “quest for holiness.”1 Sacred Scripture insists on this: “Be holy, for I the Lord your God am holy” (Lev 19:1). In Christ, the […]
The Gratuitous Nature of God
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. (James 1:18) Not because of any need on his part, but because of the effusive nature of perfect Charity, God created angels, human beings, and the cosmos. […]
The Gospel Foreshadowed: Joseph and Judah in Genesis
Genesis 44 and 45 has it all: a foreshadowing of the atonement, forgiveness, providence, and a model for how to deal with suffering. This mini-gospel from the first book of the Bible anticipating the Gospel of Christ is a roadmap detailing the rubrics for a life of faith. Most importantly, it offers a message of […]
“That He Might Be Made Known”
Years ago, inspired by artist Matthias Grünewald’s Crucifixion piece and Benedict XVI’s insights, I wrote an article discussing the significance of the priesthood of John the Baptist and its exemplarity for priests and bishops, particularly as it pertains to humility and the responsibility to promote the Gospel and not one’s own agenda. This present article […]
The Passover Rhyme of the Mass
What did he mean when he said, “Do this”? It was a simple and direct question when my brother-in-law asked it: What did Jesus mean by “this” when he said, “Do this in memory of me”? Why did he say about the bread, “Take this, all of you, and eat it”? And about the wine, […]
Questions Answered – December 2025
What Is a Doctor of the Church? Question One: Dear Father Cush, what is a Doctor of the Church? Does the Church have any specific requirements for a saint to be declared a Doctor of the Church? Are all the Fathers of the Church also Doctors of the Church? Answer: In the Catholic Church, the […]
Book Reviews – December 2025
From Calvinist to Catholic. By Peter Kreeft. Reviewed by Peter A. Huff. (skip to review) Slavery and the Catholic Church in the United States. By David J. Endres, ed. Reviewed by Aaron Martin. (skip to review) A Thousand Pounds: Finding the Strength to Live and Love Under the Weight of Unbearable Loss. By Brianne Edwards. […]
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Homilies for December 2025
For the Second Sunday, Third Sunday, and Fourth Sunday of Advent, the Solemnity of the Immaculate … more...
Homilies for November 2025
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From the Editor
The Shaping of a Priest
As a Catholic priest ordained in 1998, and as a professor of Dogmatic … more...
The Discipleship Stage of Priestly Formation: A Thomistic and Pastoral Vision
The priestly vocation is a gift from Christ to His Church, a sacred … more...
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