Fr John A Hardon, SJ Archive & Guild

Fr John A Hardon, SJ Archive & Guild The primary purpose of the Fr. John A. Hardon, S.J. Archive and Guild is the beatification and canonization of the Servant of God, Fr. Hardon. John Hardon, S.J.

The guild is primarily concerned with promoting the life and heroic virtues of Fr. This is accomplished through disseminating newsletters and maintaining a website about his life and the progress of the work of the Fr. Archive and Guild. Another important aspect of the work consists in gathering official testimonials from people who knew Fr. Hardon personally. These individuals provide an account

of their knowledge of his life and reputation for sanctity offering any insights and anecdotes that might contribute to a more complete understanding of Fr. The Eternal Life Apostolate of Bardstown, Kentucky is the Actor of the Cause for Beatification and Canonization. Father Hardon’s vast personal library and correspondence is housed at the Eternal Life Office and is now being organized and catalogued by Eternal Life volunteers.

Do you truly understand the "seven capital sins"? ✝️In this insightful talk, Fr. John Hardon, S.J. dives deep into the r...
09/02/2026

Do you truly understand the "seven capital sins"? ✝️

In this insightful talk, Fr. John Hardon, S.J. dives deep into the root of our moral struggles. He explains that these seven vices are not just bad habits, but deep-seated tendencies of our fallen human nature that we all battle daily.

Fr. Hardon doesn't just define the problems—he offers real, traditional Catholic wisdom on how to combat pride, lust, anger, and more through grace and self-knowledge. If you feel like you're fighting an uphill battle in your spiritual life, this is the guidance you need.

Watch this powerful lesson on Introduction to Catholic Morality and learn how to order your desires toward God. 🙏

https://hardonsj.org/understanding-the-root-of-sin/

Ever wonder why we have laws, and if you really have to follow them all?In this insightful talk on Catholic moral theolo...
09/01/2026

Ever wonder why we have laws, and if you really have to follow them all?

In this insightful talk on Catholic moral theology, Fr. John Hardon, S.J., explains the true purpose of law: not to restrict us, but to preserve and promote the well-being of society and our own happiness. Fr. Hardon guides us through the hierarchy of law (from Eternal to Natural and Positive law) and highlights why our obedience to God’s law must always come first.

If you want to strengthen your understanding of what it means to live a life in harmony with God's will, this is a must-watch.

https://hardonsj.org/understanding-the-moral-life-the-role-of-law/?

Joy/Suffering? Somewhat of a conundrum, yes? Yet, Father Hardon gives us many insights into the importance of accepting ...
07/30/2026

Joy/Suffering? Somewhat of a conundrum, yes? Yet, Father Hardon gives us many insights into the importance of accepting and being joyful in our day-to-day sufferings, be they large or small. From the stable in Bethlehem to the cross on Calvary, we learn from the example, and bear and unite our sufferings with those of our Lord. Persecution, sacrifice, martyrdom-all these make up the road of roses that leads us to heaven. A wonderful book with many insights, various avenues to explore and sense of mission to develop and share. 58pp

Only $6.95!
Get yours today: https://store.lifeeternal.org/products.asp?p=3810

In our modern world, the word "conscience" is often misused to justify personal whims or subjective desires. However, fo...
07/28/2026

In our modern world, the word "conscience" is often misused to justify personal whims or subjective desires. However, for the faithful Catholic, conscience is not merely a feeling; it is a critical moral function of the mind. In this profound talk, Father John Hardon, S.J., provides an essential guide to understanding, training, and living by a true and informed conscience.

Read more and watch the video:
https://hardonsj.org/forming-a-catholic-conscience/?et_fb=1&PageSpeed=off

In 1991, the Pontifical Committee of Historical Services published a two-volume work called America Pontifica. The Engli...
07/03/2026

In 1991, the Pontifical Committee of Historical Services published a two-volume work called America Pontifica. The English title would be Pontifical America. Its purpose was to bring to light what most people do not know, namely, how deeply and intimately the Bishops of Rome were associated with the founding of the New World.

By no means exhaustive, no less than 579 papal documents are given, in full quotation. These documents cover only the first one hundred years, from 1493 to 1592, after the discovery of America. They amount to some 700,000 words. Every reigning Roman Pontiff from Alexander VI to Clement VIII is included.

As you read these papal documents, all in Latin, you are struck by a number of facts. Taken together they not only justify the title, Pontifical America. They prove beyond doubt that, except for the Popes, there would not have been what we casually call the Discovery of America. Why not? Because it was the Roman Catholic faith of the first colonizers that laid the foundations for what is known as North and South America.

Read the full article: https://hardonsj.org/the-popes-and-the-catholic-discovery-of-america

Father Hardon, with his unique spiritual insight, examines Columbus’ life and writings to discover what secular historia...
07/02/2026

Father Hardon, with his unique spiritual insight, examines Columbus’ life and writings to discover what secular historians and others hostile to the Catholic Church have utterly failed to grasp! Namely, that Columbus, in Divine Providence, 'was the instrument of extraordinary grace … the destined herald of the true faith to half the human race.' Extraordinary book by Father Hardon! You will love it! 61 pp.

Get yours today! https://store.lifeeternal.org/products.asp?p=3731

Fr. Hardon challenges us to move beyond mere nominal Catholicism. He argues that our nation's survival depends on believ...
06/30/2026

Fr. Hardon challenges us to move beyond mere nominal Catholicism. He argues that our nation's survival depends on believers who are willing to become "channels of grace" by embracing these virtues. He reminds us that where sin has abounded, grace will even more abound, provided that the faithful stand with Mary at the foot of the Cross, loving Jesus crucified and bearing witness to the truth of the Gospel.

Watch the video of this great talk: https://hardonsj.org/three-basic-forms-of-training/

A scholarly study by Father Hardon of what the Church teaches regarding membership of non-Catholics in the Church, and t...
06/05/2026

A scholarly study by Father Hardon of what the Church teaches regarding membership of non-Catholics in the Church, and the true distinction and meaning between BODY and SOUL of the Church. Fr. Hardon saw Bellarmine's teaching as the antidote to false and erroneous teachings.

Get your copy today: https://store.lifeeternal.org/products.asp?p=324

re you living out your God-given vocation as a layperson? In his final conference on the Lay Apostolate, Fr. John Hardon...
06/03/2026

re you living out your God-given vocation as a layperson? In his final conference on the Lay Apostolate, Fr. John Hardon, S.J., shares a powerful, urgent reminder that the laity are bound by faith to engage in the work of renewing the world for Christ.

From the critical importance of intellectual formation to the necessity of practicing radical, selfless charity in our daily lives, Fr. Hardon lays out a roadmap for navigating today’s secular culture. Discover the three fundamental forms of apostolic training and why embracing your cross is the key to extending His kingdom.

Read the full summary and reflection on our blog:
https://hardonsj.org/three-basic-forms-of-training/

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