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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 January 2026
For the Solemnity of Mary Mother of God, the Epiphany of the Lord, the Baptism of the Lord, and the Second Sunday and Third Sunday of Ordinary Time Solemnity of Mary Mother of God – January 1, 2026 Readings: Numbers 6:22–27 • Psalm 67:2–3, 5, 6, 8 • Galatians 4:4–7 • Luke 2:16–21 bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/010126.cfm To […]
The Logic of “Encounter” at the Synod on Synodality and Veritatis Splendor
Over the next three years (2025–2028), the Church is undergoing a three-year implementation phase of the Synod on Synodality. The Holy See has cited a variety of goals for this phase, but the following is a general summary: “The implementation phase of the Synod should be understood not as merely the ‘application’ of directives from […]
In the One, We Are One: Papal Primacy and the Gift of Authority
Since its foundation, the Church has grappled with the nature and exercise of hierarchical authority, especially in relation to the Petrine office. Though much has been articulated about apostolic succession and the primacy of Peter, it is a necessary task of the Church to continue to plumb the authentic meaning of authority, especially as it […]
The Witness of the Teacher: Gravissimum Educationis at 60
The year 2025 marks the 60th anniversary of a number of documents from the Second Vatican Council. While Lumen Gentium, Gaudium et Spes, and Dei Verbum (and even Dignitatis Humanae) often take the spotlight (for very good reasons) when examining the final documents of the Council,1 it is worth reflecting on the development of ideas […]
Interreligious Dialogue: A Brief Reflection on What Is at Stake
Interreligious Dialogue: Between Religious Studies and Syncretism Thich Nhat Hahn, besides being one of the major spiritual and intellectual leaders of Zen Buddhism in Southeast Asia, one of the popularizers of Buddhism in the West, and one of the great advocates of the peace movement, was also one of the trailblazers of Buddhist-Christian dialogue. A […]
The Value of Literature to Priests
Among the thousands upon thousands of words written after the Easter Monday passing of Pope Francis, there were a few mentions of his thoughtful reflection in July 2024 on the role of literature in the formation of priests — and its broader application to the formation of Catholic laity as well. While many may cite one […]
Questions Answered – January 2026
St. Paul and “Completing the Sufferings of Christ” Question: Dear Fr. Cush, how should we interpret the words of St. Paul in his letter to the Colossians 1:24. It appears as if he says that by what he suffers he completes what is lacking in the suffering of Christ. This same thought is portrayed in the […]
Book Reviews – January 2026
The Diaconate and Marriage. By Deacon James Keating. Reviewed by Deacon Dominic Cerrato (skip to review) Sacred Music: A Preface to Christian Art and Music. By Charles Scribner III. Reviewed by Fr. John J. Conley, S.J. (skip to review) Lectio Divina with the Spiritual Masters: The Gospel of John with St. Augustine. By Peter A. Heasley. […]
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Homilies for January 2026
For the Solemnity of Mary Mother of God, the Epiphany of the Lord, the Baptism of the Lord, and the … more...
Homilies for December 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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