HOMILETIC AND PASTORAL REVIEW

Vol. XCVII, October 1996 (No. 1) - Aug./Sept. 1997 (No.11/12)

EDITORIALS

By Father Kenneth Baker, S.J., Editor

Agent of Christ October 80

Sin and salvation: From Adam to Christ November 80

Time and eternity December 80

A unique presence January 1997 80

Is God a teacher? February 80

Relativism: The central problem for faith today March 80

Evolution and the Catholic faith April 80

Fear God and live May 80

Pope Paul VI was right June 80

On reading the letters of St. Paul July 80

A voice for the Word Aug-Sept. 96

ARTICLES

Church authority: No longer "authoritative"?

By K. D. Whitehead 1996 October 6

Fatherless parishes. By Brian Mullady, O.P. 20

The Catholic University in a postmodern world. By Albert DiIanni 24

The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, Why? By David Delich 31

Does Evangelium Vitae weave a seamless garment? By Ryan J. Barilleaux 47

Every priest a vocation director. By William J. Martin 53

Praying with the Church. By Mary Paula Hayes 59

Decency in entertainment: The Church's role. By Geraldine Stafford 66

Evangelium Vitae and Humanae Vitae: A tale of two encyclicals.

By John S. Grabowski November 7

The priest in history and in mystery, Part I. By Aidan Nichols, O.P. 16

Theistic Evolution: A tragic misunderstanding and grave error.

By Clement A. Butel 24

Invalid consecration: Sin of idolatry? By Vladimir Kozina 31

The sacred silence. By Frank J. McCarthy 50

Mary at Benediction. By Anthony Teolis 54

Annulments in America. By Edward Peters 58

My Favorite Priest-A man's man. By Arthur J. Brew 67

Ordinatio Sacerdotalis: Infallible? By Jack Healy December 9

Contemporary interpretations of Christian Philosophy. By Joseph M. de Torre 16

The popes and slavary. By Joel S. Panzer 22

Catholic laughter. By Rawley Myers 30

First confession before First Communion. By Joseph A. Wemhoff 47

The priest in history and in mystery, Part II. By Aidan Nichols, O.P. 53

Contraception and NFP: Explaining the difference. By Patrick Norris 60

My Favorite Priest-A tribute to Fr. James D. Timm. By Joseph C. Frisch 67

General absolution diminishes the priest. By Daniel C. Conlin 1997 January 7

On the uniqueness of Catholicism and the diversity of religions.

By James V. Schall, S.J. 13

Contraception: A challenge to Catholic preaching. By James Buckley 22

Consoling the Heart of Jesus. By Robert A. Stackpole 27

Should psychologists choose seminarians? By John Fraunces 44

Catholics and religious liberty: What can we believe? By Thomas Storck 49

The grave danger of presumption. By W. Patrick Cunningham 57

Stealing the thunder of fundamentalism. By Nancy M. Cross 61

Support from psychology for the fatherhood of God. By Paul C. Vitz February 7

Pope John Paul's agenda for Christian unity. By Michael J. Miller 20

Priesthood without Christ? By John J. Lombardi 28

Christian paradoxes. By Victor B. Brezik, C.S.B. 43

". . . And by appointment." By Joseph F. Wilson 47

Who says, "Jesus won't mind"? By Clarence J. Hettinger 51

The lost dimension. By Conleth Overman 58

My Favorite Priest-He accentuates what he unites. By Joseph K. Horn 62

Our life in heaven. By John Young March 8

Rethinking Communion in the hand. By Jude A. Huntz 16

A theology of sanctuary. By Michael R. Carey 26

The flames of fury. By William C. Van Breda 31

Veronicas today. By Loretta Matulich 48

Patience with dissenters? By K. D. Whitehead 51

The future of the Catholic university. By Terry J. Tekippe 57

My Favorite Priest-The genuine article. By Jane V. Turcote 63

John Paul II and evolution. By Robert S. Zeiger April 8

Why are there so few young priests? By George A. Kelly 14

The Gospel of Life vs. the Culture of Death. By Mark S. Latkovic 20

A question of Catholicity. By Robert Fastiggi 29

Sound doctrine and the dawn of Magisterium. By Michael E. Giesler 55

Modernity vs. maternity. By William G. White 61

John Kemble: Senior citizen saint. By Daniel F. McSheffery 65

Newman and devotion to Our Lady. By Thomas J. McGovern May 8

The face and image of RU-486. By Mary A. Nicholas 19

Did Mary merit the Incarnation? By Robert Auman 28

The dates of the Gospels. By G. H. Duggan 45

Him, not hymn. By William B. Ball 51

Mother of the living. By Father Joseph 54

Preaching to secular humanists on Sunday. By John Burke, O.P. 59

My Favorite Priest-He touched people's hearts. By Joseph C. Frisch 66

Liturgy and the musician: Collision or synthesis? By Basil Cole, O.P. June 6

St. Dominic and the Rosary. By Paul Duffner, O.P. 15

To renew the Catholic mind. By Thomas Storck. 21

When clergy marry: An insider's view. By Lynnewood F. Martin 29

Faith in Christ and contemporary liturgy. By John-Peter Pham 48

McBrien Catholicism. By Edward D. O'Connor, C.S.C. 53

Preaching morality to an antinomian culture. By W. Patrick Cunningham. 59

Therapeutic mindset and our Catholic tradition. By John R. Buri 64

My Favorite Priest-Man of invincible faith. By Sr. M. Conrad Mellon 69

Mary's presence in the Mass. By Arthur B. Calkins July 8

American Catholics at the Crossroads. By Regis Scanlon,O.F.M. Cap. 16

The Catholic conscience and our culture. By Roy Barkley 27

Respect for the praying people of God. By Joseph F. Wilson 46

The great power of the Holy Rosary. By Benjamin J. Fama 51

Brother Andre: Montreal's Miracle Man. By Daniel F. McSheffery 56

My Favorite Priest-Imitator of Christ. By Carole A. Breslin 61

The ministry and life of priests. By Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger Aug-Sept. 7

Letter to a nephew on fornication. By Frederick Marks 19

Religion of the heart. By Francis E. King. S.J. 25

Artificial contraception: What's a priest to do? By Jane D. Anderson 56

The dress and address of deacons. By Duane L.C.M. Galles 60

What's so bad about guilt? By W. Patrick Cunningham 67

St. Joseph's place in the third millennium. By Stanley Smolenski 73

HOMILIES

By Joseph W. Koterski, S.J.

Called to be saints (All Saints Day) 1996 October 33

Respect the Law (31st Sunday of the Year) 35

On dying well (32nd Sunday of the Year) 37

The divine plan (33rd Sunday of the Year) 40

Christ will come (Christ the King) 41

By Albert Cylwicki, C.S.B.

Prepare the way (1st Sunday of Advent) November 33

How to prepare (2nd Sunday of Advent) 35

Full of grace (Immaculate Conception) 37

Christ in our lives (3rd Sunday of Advent) 38

Jesus the Messiah (4th Sunday of Advent) 40

Light of the world (Christmas) 42

A domestic Church (Holy Family) 44

By David Q. Liptak

Model of faith (Mary, Mother of God) December 33

Follow that star (Epiphany of the Lord) 35

New life in Christ (Baptism of the Lord) 38

A true vocation (2nd Sunday of the Year) 40

Heroes of faith (3rd Sunday of the Year) 43

By Rawley Myers

Wise before God (Presentation of the Lord) 1997 January 33

Nothing to fear (5th Sunday of the Year) 35

Spiritual joggers (1st Sunday of Lent) 37

"I am with you" (2nd Sunday of Lent) 39

By Ira J. Bell

Christ our model (3rd Sunday of Lent) February 33

The Crucifix: A constant reminder (4th Sunday of Lent) 35

An evil choice (5th Sunday of Lent) 36

Holy Week (Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday) 39

Come to Christ (Easter Sunday) 40

By Matthew V. Reilly, O.P.

Of one heart and mind (2nd Sunday of Easter) March 33

Living by the book (3rd Sunday of Easter) 35

Come follow me (4th Sunday of Easter) 38

Hero Worship (5th Sunday of Easter) 40

By George M. Franko

The power of love (6th Sunday of Easter) April 33

Go therefore (Ascension Thursday) 36

A free gift (7th Sunday of Easter) 39

Our Advocate (Pentecost Sunday) 42

Father, Son and Holy Spirit (Trinity Sunday) 46

By Peter T. MacCarthy

Bread of life (Body and Blood of Christ) May 33

Keep Sunday holy (10th Sunday of the Year) 35

The gift of faith (11th Sunday of the Year) 37

The value of faith (12th Sunday of the Year) 38

Love their faith (Saints Peter and Paul) 41

By Joseph W. Koterski, S.J.

Watching in prayer (14th Sunday of the Year) June 33

On avoiding excess (15th Sunday of the Year) 35

A perfect sacrifice (16th Sunday of the Year) 38

The Bread of Life (17th Sunday of the Year) 41

By John G. Hillier

The very best (18th Sunday of the Year) July 33

Holy, Holy, Holy (19th Sunday of the Year) 35

The perfect model (Assumption) 37

Living bread (20th Sunday of the Year) 39

God's active word (21st Sunday of the Year) 41

Our life of grace (22nd Sunday of the Year) 43

By Robert J. Batule

Sin is still sin (23rd Sunday of the Year) September 33

The tree of life (Triumph of the Holy Cross) 36

True greatness (25th Sunday of the Year) 38

Test of virtue (26th Sunday of the Year) 41

By Joseph F. Wilson

Divorced Catholics (27th Sunday of the Year) October 44

Following Jesus (28th Sunday of the Year) 47

Room for mystery (29th Sunday of the Year) 50

Sent by Christ (30th Sunday of the Year) 52

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

By Msgr. Wm. B. Smith

Medical vade mecum 1996 October 70

Same-sex marriage? November 70

Enemy within? 72

A Mass rubric December 70

The lesser evil? 70

Dancing in the aisles 72

Cooperation revisited 1997 January 67

To Play is to Pray? 69

When is General Absolution valid? February 64

Rosary in the hand 65

Par for the clergy? 66

Sinful voting? March 66

For better, for richer? 67

What happened to limbo? April 69

Call to action 70

Double magisteria? May 69

Is "sex selection" intercourse allowed? 69

When is it proper to have Extraordinary Ministers? 70

Null and void June 71

What is P.E.P.? 71

Gluten revisited 72

Book note 73

What does the Church say about human cloning? July 63

Are there still some "approved authors"? 64

Profession of Faith Aug.-Sept. 78

Does the seal of confession apply to sexual abuse cases? 79

Are you listening? 80

BOOK REVIEWS

Saint Anthony: Words of Fire, Life and Light.

By Madeleine Pecora Nugent. 1996 October 73

The Open Heart. Stories of Hope, Healing and Happiness.

By Lester R. Sauvage, M.D. and His Patients 73

Truth on Trial: Liberal Education Be Hanged. By Robert K. Carlson 74

The Vatican and Communism during World War II: What really Happened?

By Robert A. Graham, S.J. 77

Arise from Darkness: What to Do When Life Doesn't Make Sense.

By Benedict J. Groeschel, C.F.R. 77

Power over Life Leads to Domination of Mankind. By Michael Schooyans 78

The Suffering of Love: Christ's Descent into the Hell of Human

Hopelessness. By Regis Martin November 73

Wood of the Cradle, Wood of the Cross. By Caryll Houselander 74

Saint Paul. By Carlo Cremona 75

Hans Urs von Balthasar. By Angelo Scola 75

Mystical Rose: Mary, Paradigm of the Religious Life. By Thomas Philippe, O.P. 77

Angels (and Demons): What Do We Really Know About Them? By Peter Kreeft 77

Mary Mirror of the Church. By Raniero Cantalamessa 78

Word and Silence: Hans Urs von Balthasar and the Spiritual

Encounter between East and West. By Raymond Gawronski, S.J. December 73

Missale Romanum. Sacred Congregation of Rites 75

The Quest for God. A Personal Pilgrimage. By Paul Johnson 76

Jesus the Teacher. By Brian Grenier 77

Where God Begins to Be: A Woman's Journey into Solitude.

By Karen Karper 78

Storytelling the Word. Homilies and How to Write Them.

By William J. Bausch 74

A Tour of the Catholic Catechism. By Peter Stravinskas 1997 January 70

The Large Family: A Blessing and a Challenge.

By Eugene F. Diamond, M.D. 71

The Confident Church. Catholic Leadership and Life in Chicago.

By Steven M. Avella 72

Pope John Paul II. The Biography. By Tad Szulc 73

The Cost of Abortion. By Lawrence F. Roberge 74

The Schuler Method of Voice Production. By Henry P. Schuler 75

Homosexuality: A Freedom Too Far. By Charles W. Socarides 77

Compendium of Spirituality 2. Edited by Emeterio DeCea, O.P. February 67

His Eminence of Los Angeles: James Cardinal McIntyre. By Francis J. Weber 68

No Higher Court: Contemporary Feminism and the Right to Abortion.

By Germain Kopaczynski, O.F.M. 70

The Classics of Catholic Spirituality. By Peter John Cameron, O.P. 72

The Drama of Humanity: Towards a Philosophy of Humanity in History.

By Brendan M. Purcell 72

Called to Communion: Understanding the Church Today.

By Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger 74

Growing through Pain and Suffering. By Cornelius van der Poel 75

Unraveling Piltdown: The Science Fraud of the Century and Its Solution.

By John Evangeline Walsh 76

The Western Uprising 1549: The Prayer Book Rebellion. By Philip Caraman, S.J. 77

Newman for Everyone. 101 Questions Answered Imaginatively by Newman.

By Jules M. Brady, S.J. 78

Saint Paul. By Carlo Cremona 79

The Thought of Thomas Aquinas. By Brian Davies, O.P. March 69

The Saints Show Us Christ: Daily Readings on the Spiritual Life. By Rawley Myers 70

Darwin's Black Box: The Biochemincal Challenge to Evolution. By Michael J. Behe 72

The Cloister Walk. By Kathleen Norris 73

Saint Mary Mazzarello: The Spirit of Joy. By Domenico Agasso 74

Until Death Do Us Part. By Robert J. Fox and Charles Mangan;

and: Only Heroic Catholic Families Will Survive. By Robert J. Fox 75

Pierced by a Sword. By Bud Macfarlane, Jr. 76

Genesis: Translation and Commentary. By Robert Alter 78

The Heart of Virtue. By Donald DeMarco April 72

At the Limits of Political Philosophy. By James V. Schall,S.J. 73

Common Sense for Priests. By James Perling 74

Lives of the Saints You Should Know, Vol 2. By Margaret and Matthew Bunson 75

Father McBride's Teen Catechism. By Alfred McBride, O.Praem. 76

Doctor of the Heart. By Conrad W. Baars, M.D. 77

Eyewitness to Jesus. By Carsten Peter Thiede and Matthew D'Ancona 78

Fighting for Life. By Robert P. Casey May 72

Hooked on Philosophy. Thomas Aquinas Made Easy. By Robert A. O'Donnell 73

The Synoptic Gospels Today. By Joseph Kudasiewicz 75

Flawed Expectation. The Reception of the Catechism of the Catholic Church.

By Michael J. Wrenn & K. D. Whitehead 76

How the Irish Saved Civilization. By Thomas Cahill 78

Augustine and the Limits of Politics. By Jean Bethke Elshtain June 74

The Hand of God. By Bernard Nathanson, M.D. 75

With Life and Laughter. The Life of Father Pro. By Gerard F. Muller, C.S.C. 75

His Holiness: John Paul II and the Hidden History of Our Time.

By Carl Bernstein and Marco Politi 76

Saints for Young Christians. By David Previtali 78

The Lord's Prayer. By Romano Guardini 78

Bernanos: An Ecclesial Existence. By Hans Urs von Balthasar July 66

Called to Communion: Understanding the Church Today.

By Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger 69

Real Love: Answers to Your Questions. By Mary Beth Bonacci 0

The King's Highway. By Kenneth R. Guindon 71

St. Edmund Campion. By Evelyn Waugh 72

Sacrament of Mercy. By Thomas Weinandy, O.F.M.Cap. 73

Gift and Mystery: On the Fiftieth Anniversary of My Priestly Ordination.

By Pope John Paul II 74

A Plea for Purity. By Johann Christoph Arnold 76

Christian Faith and the Theological Life. By Romanus Cessario, O.P. 79

A Bitter Trial: Evelyn Waugh and John Cardinal Heenan on

Liturgical Changes.Edited by Scott M. P. Reid Aug.-Sept. 80

The Art of Natural Family Planning, 4th Edition.

By John and Sheila Kippley 82

The Catholic Church and the Bible. By Peter M. J. Stravinskas 84

Answers Not Promises. By Mother Angelica with Christine Allison 85

Revelation of Love: Scripture, Prayers and Reflections for Eucharistic

Adoration. By David M. Turoldo 86

Toward a Theology of Beauty. By John Navone 87

The Quiet Light. By Louis de Wohl 88