by Editor | Apr 19, 2019 | Easter, Eucharist, Sacraments
by Fr. John A. Hardon, S.J. We do not usually associate Easter and the Holy Eucharist. But we should. Our faith tells us that God became man in order that, by His death on the Cross, He might redeem the world. But this same faith tells us that, when Christ died on...
by Editor | May 25, 2017 | Ascension
On the Feast of the Ascension of our Lord, which is the closing of our Lord’s stay visibly on earth, this is both a commemoration and a promise and a condition. It is first of all, a commemoration. Christ really rose from the dead. Christ really ascended into heaven....
by Editor | May 14, 2015 | Ascension, Holy Spirit, Spirituality
by Fr. John A. Hardon, S.J. The following are two homilies by Fr. Hardon: 1. Ascension Thursday Gospel Jesus said to his disciples, “Within a short time, you will lose sight of me, but soon after that you shall see me again.” At this time all of the disciples asked...
