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Fr. Hardon on Those who Promote von Balthasar’s “Empty Hell”

Get confused by the “hell is empty” von Balthasar garbage? Here’s Fr. Hardon to help…

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JANUARY 18, 2024 – ST. PETER’S CHAIR AT ROME.

Celebrate the founding of the mother-church and the mercies of God to His Church by reading about St. Peter’s journey to Rome and establishment of the ecclesiastical chair.

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JANUARY I7, 2024 – ST. ANTONY, PATRIARCH OF MONKS.

Learn about St. Antony and his journey of selflessness, courage, and spiritual growth as he overcame the assaults of temptation and founded the first monastery.

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JANUARY 16, 2024 – ST. HONORATUS, ARCHBISHOP.

Discover the inspiring story of St. Honoratus, who renounced the world to found the famous monastery of Lerins and serve Christ as Archbishop of Arles.

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JANUARY 15 – ST. PAUL, THE FIRST HERMIT.

Discover the inspiring story of St. Paul, who chose a life of penance, prayer, and contemplation in the desert, trusting in God for his every need.

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JANUARY 14 – ST. HILARY OF POITIERS.

St. Hilary, a former pagan, embraced Christianity and fought against Arianism. Learn how his compassion for the victims of heresy led to his triumph of orthodoxy.

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JANUARY 13 – ST. VERONICA OF MILAN.

Discover the inspiring life of St. Veronica, a peasant turned lay-sister, who found spiritual enlightenment through her daily duties and meditation on the Passion.

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JANUARY 12 – ST. AELRED, ABBOT.

Aelred of Rieveaux left the court of a royal Saint to answer God’s call and enter the Cistercian Order. Read this inspiring story of how he found true friendship with God and his fellow monks, and learn how to purify your own feelings of love.

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JANUARY 11 – ST. THEODOSIUS, THE CENOBIARCH

Follow the inspiring example of St. Theodosius, who left his home and embraced a life of charity and service to others. Learn how he sacrificed all he most prized for the love of God and neighbor!

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JANUARY 10 – ST. WILLIAM, ARCHBISHOP.

St. William Berruyer, of the illustrious family of the ancient Counts of Nevers, was a man who devoted his life to piety and study. Learn more about this saintly Archbishop and his commitment to holiness

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