The writing & works of

Fr. John Henry Hanson, O. Praem.

Defend Us in Battle: The Daily Struggle of Christian Life

In our own daily battles, we can turn to St. Michael for inspiration--and for help!

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What is Fasting?

What is fasting, anyway, and what is the best way to do it? In this short video, Fr. John Henry speaks into the practical basics (and benefits) of fasting.

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O Adonai

O Adonai, Leader of the House of Israel, who appeared to Moses in the fire in the burning bush and gave him the law on Sinai, come and redeem us with an outstretched arm.

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The Fruit of His Kingdom

He expects us to bear fruit that befits His Kingdom. This fruit depends on how we receive God's will into our lives.

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Getting Back Up

God does not bless human sin, but he is more than willing to pick up children who try and fail.

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Thy Exceeding Great Mercy

Redemption means more than buying each of us back from a bad life; it means restoration. And what needs to be restored most in every human soul without exception is trust in God.

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The Problem with Power

Valuing power and strength is clearly not wrong. But it is spiritually deadly to seek them apart from God.

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Breaking the Habit

We want God to deliver us from sin now. Right now! But the wisdom of the psalmist submits all desire for deliverance to God’s time.

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Psalms of True Sorrow

Scripture tells us to have sorrow for sin, but warns about going to excess.

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Christ's One Message

Do you not yet understand or comprehend? Are your hearts hardened? Do you have eyes and not see, ears and not hear?

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The Holy Spirit

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The Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul

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The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord

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