The Second Vatican Council reaffirmed the centuries old requirement of celibacy for priests and Bishops in the Latin Rite. In its document, On the Ministry and Life of Priests, the Second Vatican Council declares that celibacy should […]
Note the distinction between the words can and may. “Can” means “is able to,” or “has the power to.” In the courses, it often refers to the validity of the Sacraments. “May” means “is permissible,” “allowed,” or “is lawful,” and […]
All created things have both substance and accidents. The accidents or properties of these created things are constantly changing. In regard to angelic and human persons, strictly speaking, physical properties pertain not only to the […]
The teaching of Saint Thomas Aquinas on “absolute evil” is the teaching of the Catholic Church: there is no such thing as “absolute evil” in the sense that evil can exist apart from some antecedent […]
Course Number Two: In conjunction with Father Hardon’s Advanced home study course, the following resources are suggested. We hope you find them helpful and we welcome your suggestions for additional resources. Check that you have made […]
Course Number Three: In conjunction with Father Hardon’s Masters of the Spiritual Life home study course at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Father Peter Damian M. Fehlner, F. I., gives an exposition on each […]
Course Number One (prerequisite to Course Number Two): In conjunction with Father Hardon’s Basic home study course, some of the answers to the questions are addressed in the following: First, check that you have entered […]
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