Letters on Demonology and Witchcraft Addressed to J. G. Lockhart, Esq. (1830) was a study of witchcraft and the supernatural by Sir Walter Scott. A lifelong student of folklore, Scott was able to draw on a wide-ranging collection of primary and secondary sources. His book found many readers throughout the 19th century, and exercised a significant influence in promoting the Victorian vogue for Gothic and ghostly fiction. Though on first publication it met with mixed reviews, it is now recognised as a pioneering work of scientific anthropology, treating of its subject in an acute and analytical way which prefigures later scholarship on the subject, as well as presenting a highly readable collection of supernatural anecdotes. Read more

"FEARLESS"—Fr. Chris Alar, "MASTERFUL"—Mark Mallett, "A MUST READ!" —Dr. Michael Sirilla, "HUMANITY NEEDS TO READ THIS BOOK"—Christine Watkins, "CONVINCING" —Jesse RomeroOnly man bears His Image. History's Original Tragedy—The First Deception—began with Eve's neglect of this truth. By her willingness to engage in dialogue with a "Nonhuman Intelligence" (a fallen angel feigning benevolence and assuming the disguise of an incarnate rational creature), the Fall of Man was precipitated. Today, the Last Deception is arising in the same manner.The Devil now seeks to deceive mankind not in the form of a speaking serpent, but rather by employing today's prevailing myth—science fiction—and he is empowered by increasingly sensational but patently false claims masquerading as nonfictional. These contemporary lies—regarding aliens, UFOs, and superintelligent AI—provide still more alluring disguises for him to yet again beguile the human race into entering into dialogue with him, even while failing to discern the cloven hoof. Thus, the Biblically foretold "Strong Delusion" (2 Thessalonians 2) is heralded as men "wander into myths" (2 Timothy 4) and heed "demonic instructions." (2 Timothy 4)But this book will equip you to resist it: to reject The Last Deception“Fearless, thought-provoking, and even appropriately controversial, Daniel O’Connor’s latest book, The First and Last Deception, gives the reader much to ponder on hot-button topics, such as UFOs, aliens, and A.I. As always, his extensive research and academic training in the Catholic faith are on full display.”—Fr. Chris Alar, MIC. Provincial Superior & Director of the Marian Helpers at the National Shrine of the Divine Mercy“A masterful, if not definitive refutation of the alien hypothesis.”— Mark Mallett, Evangelist, Host of Countdown to the Kingdom & The Now Word, and Author of The Final Confrontation “In this excellent volume, Professor O’Connor ... shows how Satan is continuing his ancient deception of the human race today, hidden in plain sight. ... Informative and pragmatic, this book also serves as an extended spiritual meditation on the human condition, salvation history, the enemy’s wiles, and God’s goodness, truth, mercy, and power. A must read!”— Dr. Michael Sirilla, Professor of Systematic and Dogmatic Theology, Franciscan University of Steubenville“Now I feel that humanity needs to read this book and pass it onto others, even to those who could care less about the subject. Why? Because an enemy is lurking behind alien eyes. This enemy is real, but not what people think. We must waste no time now in forming a Catholic fortress against a tsunami of extraterrestrial lies that is advancing, threatening to kill the faith of many.”— Christine Watkins, Author of The Warning & Founder of Queen of Peace Media“Daniel O’Connor convincingly argues that the UFO phenomenon is demonic in origin... the Antichrist could make use of this great falsehood...”—Jesse Romero, Radio Host, Evangelist, & Author of The Devil in the City of Angels: My Encounters With the Diabolical Read more

The Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read English Version - New & Old Testaments for CatholicsDiscover the profound wisdom and spiritual guidance of the Holy Bible with this easy-to-read English version, perfect for both new and lifelong readers. This comprehensive edition includes both the Old and New Testaments, carefully translated to ensure clarity and accessibility for modern readers.Key Features:Complete Texts: Includes the full collection of sacred scriptures and religious texts from both the Old and New Testaments.Catholic Edition: Designed specifically for Catholic readers, this edition adheres to the canon recognized by the Catholic Church.Easy-to-Read: Simplified language ensures that the profound messages and teachings are easily understood by all.Perfect for All Ages: Ideal for both young readers beginning their spiritual journey and adults seeking a deeper understanding of their faith.Embrace the sacred texts that have shaped Christianity and continue to inspire millions around the world. Whether for personal study, communal worship, or daily meditation, this Bible is a valuable addition to any home. Read more

TRUE DEVOTION TO MARY: WITH PREPARATION FOR TOTAL CONSECRATIONSAINT LOUIS DE MONTFORTThe Original and Best 1863 Translation from the French by Father Frederick William FaberTwo Books in One, True Devotion to Mary and 33-Day Preparation for Total ConsecrationA Classic Masterpiece of Marian TheologyIncludes Prefaces, an Introduction, a Biography of Saint Louis de Montfort and True Devotion InformationOver 68,000 words including illustrations by Bartolome Esteban MurilloPublisher: A Hardback Edition is available:ISBN-13: 978-1-78379-004-3Publisher: Available in Kindle E-Book:ISBN-13: 978-1-78379-001-2A Treatise on the True Devotion to the Blessed Virgin or True Devotion to Mary is considered the greatest book on the Blessed Virgin Mary ever written and has been recommended and practiced by eight Popes. This is the original 'scrupulously faithful' translation by Father Frederick William Faber. The great Marian Pope, Blessed Pope John Paul II practised this Devotion to Mary, in his Letter to the Montfort Fathers he says:"A work destined to become a classic of Marian spirituality was published 160 years ago. St. Louis Marie Grignion de Montfort wrote the Treatise on True Devotion to the Blessed Virgin at the beginning of the 1700s, but the manuscript remained practically unknown for more than a century. When, almost by chance, it was at last discovered in 1842 and published in 1843, the work was an instant success, proving extraordinarily effective in spreading the "true devotion" to the Most Holy Virgin.""My motto; 'Totus Tuus' is inspired by the teaching of St. Louis Marie Grignion de Montfort. These two words express total belonging to Jesus through Mary: 'Tuus totus ego sum, et omnia mea tua sunt', St Louis Marie wrote, and he translates his words: 'I am all yours, and all that I have is yours, O most loving Jesus, through Mary, your most holy Mother' (Treatise on True Devotion, n. 233). This Saint's teaching has had a profound influence on the Marian devotion of many of the faithful and on my own life. It is a lived teaching of outstanding ascetic and mystical depth, expressed in a lively and passionate style that makes frequent use of images and symbols.""All our perfection", St. Louis Marie Grignion de Montfort writes, "consists in being conformed, united and consecrated to Jesus Christ; and therefore, the most perfect of all devotions is, without any doubt, that which most perfectly conforms, unites and consecrates us to Jesus Christ. Now, Mary being the most conformed of all creatures to Jesus Christ, it follows that, of all devotions, that which most consecrates and conforms the soul to Our Lord is devotion to his holy Mother, and that the more a soul is consecrated to Mary, the more it is consecrated to Jesus (Treatise on True Devotion, n. 120).""When we praise her, love her, honour her or give anything to her, it is God who is praised, God who is loved, God who is glorified, and it is to God that we give, through Mary and in Mary (Treatise on True Devotion, n. 225)."Saint Louis-Marie Grignon De Montfort was a Catholic Priest and Missionary in Brittany and Vendee, France. He was born in Montfort-sur-Meu in 1673 and died in 1716. He was canonized by Pius XII in 1947. His feast day is on April 28th. He is considered one of the early proponents of the field of Mariology as it is known today, and a candidate to become a Doctor of the Church.This EDC Edition includes additional religious illustrations.PUBLISHER: CATHOLIC WAY PUBLISHING Read more

The Autobiography of St. Ignatius recounts the spiritual journey and transformation of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Jesuits. Written through dictation in the third person, the text covers his life from his early years as a soldier and courtier, through his profound religious conversion after being wounded in battle, to his pilgrimage and eventual creation of the Society of Jesus. The autobiography focuses on his spiritual experiences, inner struggles, and the development of his deep faith, making it an essential work for understanding his spiritual legacy and influence in the Catholic Church. Read more

This text addresses the question as to whether women can be ordained to the diaconate based upon St. Thomas' discussion of the unity of Holy Orders. It discusses the nature of Holy Orders considered in themselves and as to whether Pope John Paul II's document Ordinatio Sacerdotalis would in some way apply to the women regarding the diaconate. Read more

The title of this book alludes to Lumen Gentium no. 23: “Each [individual bishop], as a member of the episcopal college and legitimate successor of the apostles, is obliged by Christ’s institution and command to be solicitous for the whole Church, and this solicitude, though it is not exercised by an act of jurisdiction, contributes greatly to the advantage of the universal Church.” No more perfect words can be found to describe the life and work of Bishop Athanasius Schneider, whose mind is held captive by Christ and whose heart goes out to “all the churches” (cf. 2 Cor 10:5, 11:28).Over the years, Bishop Schneider has granted many illuminating interviews that serve as beacons for the storm-tossed faithful. This present volume collects seven of them: the substantial interview conducted with His Excellency by the Hungarian theologian Dániel Fülep in Kazakhstan in July 2018, plus six others dating from between 2015 and 2023. In wide-ranging exchanges, we hear Bishop Schneider reflecting on versus populum, the validity of the new sacramental rites, celibacy, patriarchy, women’s ordination, papal elections, papolatry, Amoris Laetitia, La Salette, the conversion of Russia, the European Union, migration, Islam, the conversion of the Jews, Freemasonry, modernism, aggiornamento, the SSPX, the Neocatechumenal Way, praying the Rosary during Mass, Pius X’s reform of the breviary, episcopal conferences, and much else besides. We stumble across delightful revelations: how the bishop’s little book Dominus Est changed the Vatican’s liturgical policy; how, after a lapse of 27 years, he was able to visit the priest, then 86 years old, who had given him his First Communion—and who then humbly served his Mass like an altar boy; the Soviet propaganda songs he had to learn as a child; why he chose “Kyrie eleison” as his episcopal motto.In these edifying pages we hear, again and again, the voice of a good shepherd who is truly and ardently solicitous for the whole Church. Read more

"Deep" means the root vision of traditional Anglicanism. It means digging down to see how the greatest Anglican minds and hearts saw the Trinitarian God, and the ways they saw this God come to his people through the Church of Jesus Christ. It means starting in the first centuries of Christianity in the British Isles and not simply the sixteenth century. It means exploring the wealth of Anglican spirituality in the 14th and 17th centuries. It means appreciating the liturgical genius of Thomas Cranmer but also the extension and revision of that liturgy by the bishops of the 1662 Book of Common Prayer, which for most of the last 350 years has been the only official version in the Anglican Communion. It means figuring out not only what distinguishes Canterbury from Rome and Geneva but also from Wittenberg. More recently, it means discerning why the orthodox center of Anglicanism has moved to the Global South and away from Canterbury. In short, it means plumbing the depths of orthodoxy, liturgy, and sacraments, while traveling on the pilgrim road and living a life of adoration in pursuit of the Beatific Vision. Read more

Você Está Pronto para uma Transformação Espiritual?Imagine se você pudesse viver de maneira mais profunda, com mais propósito e em verdadeira paz. Imitação de Cristo, de Tomás de Kempis, não é apenas um livro — é o guia que pode transformar sua vida agora.Por que você não pode perder essa chance:Transformação Real e Imediata: Cada página vai falar direto ao seu coração e oferecer respostas para as dúvidas e desafios que você enfrenta todos os dias.Conselhos Práticos para a Vida Cristã: Superar tentações, encontrar paz nas dificuldades e viver com mais fé. Tudo o que você precisa está aqui.A Paz Que Você Procura: Se você está se sentindo perdido, buscando um propósito maior, ou querendo se conectar mais com Deus, este livro é a chave.Ensinos Eternos, Para Você, Hoje: Embora escrito séculos atrás, Imitação de Cristo é um mapa que segue totalmente aplicável aos desafios de nossa vida moderna. A sabedoria de Kempis é a solução que você precisa, agora!Agora é a hora de dar um passo decisivo.Deixe que as palavras de Tomás de Kempis o conduzam para uma vida mais próxima de Cristo. Não espere mais para sentir a transformação que você busca. Cada momento que você adia, é uma oportunidade perdida de crescer espiritualmente.Clique agora para garantir sua cópia de Imitação de Cristo e comece sua transformação espiritual. Read more

Rerum Novarum - Encyclical Letter of Pope Leo XIII On Capital and Labour, Latin-English with facing translation.Written in response to the Industrial Revolution, Rerum Novarum is considered a foundational text of modern Catholic social teaching. It discusses the relationships and mutual duties between labour and capital, government and citizens. It supports the rights of labour to form unions, rejects both socialism and unrestricted capitalism, while affirming the right to private property. Read more

“The certainty that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. This is the heart of Christian hope.”In Pope Francis’ proclamation for the Jubilee of 2025, he encourages all of us to be signs of hope to the world. While we may not always feel optimistic about the future, we are called to be renewed in hope and to press forward in our Christian lives.He reminds us that as we do, we will also revive our trust in the Church, in our relationships, and in our ability to shine the light of Christ with those who most need it.Be encouraged and lifted by this proclamation of hope! Read more

Understanding Catholicism: Exploring the Sacred Traditions of Catholic Belief and PracticeUnderstanding major religions gives you an open-minded view of the world. You don’t necessarily have to believe in a religion yourself to want to know about it. Understanding Catholicism: Exploring the Sacred Traditions of Catholic Belief and Practice, will help you learn more about everything that shaped this popular religion and where it stands in the modern world today.Amongst much more, you will learn:The history of the Catholic religionThe challenges it faced in the past and moving into the futureBasic beliefs and practices of CatholicismThe Catholic sacramentsThe role of tradition, scripture, and magisterium in CatholicismThe liturgical calendar and notable celebrations throughout the yearCatholic moral teachingsEfforts toward Christian unityCatholicism and social justicePast and modern controversies and the efforts being made to overcome themThe future of CatholicismWith a fascinating history, Catholicism is still one of the most followed religions in the world. We hear a lot about it on the news, in books, and on TV but what do you really know about it? Cast aside your misconceptions and prepare to dive into the fascinating and sacred world of Catholicism. You’ll certainly learn more than you thought and maybe gain a different view of this ancient religion. Read more

Unlock the profound insights of Pope John Paul II in Centesimus Annus, a timeless encyclical that delves into the social and economic challenges of our time. Published on the centenary of Pope Leo XIII's groundbreaking "Rerum Novarum," this influential document provides a compelling vision for a just and compassionate society.In Centesimus Annus, John Paul II addresses the complexities of the modern world, offering a nuanced perspective on issues such as human rights, the role of the state, and the market economy. Grounded in Catholic social teaching, this work remains a cornerstone for anyone seeking wisdom on the ethical dimensions of economic and social life.Discover the enduring wisdom of John Paul II and enrich your understanding of the Church's commitment to building a more just and compassionate society. Centesimus Annus is a must-read for those seeking guidance on the ethical dimensions of our economic and social structures. Read more

Step into the rhythm of the Church’s liturgical year with the 2025 Roman Catholic Sunday Missal, your trusted guide to the Word of God and the celebration of the Holy Mass. Designed to inspire, educate, and deepen your faith, this missal provides everything you need to participate fully and meaningfully in the sacred mysteries of the Mass each Sunday.This comprehensive missal includes:The Complete Sunday Mass Readings: Experience the richness of Scripture with Old Testament prophecies, psalms of praise, New Testament epistles, and the transformative words of the Gospels.Reflections and Insights: Discover the profound beauty and relevance of the readings in your everyday life through engaging reflections that connect Scripture to Catholic teachings and traditions.Guided Prayers: Find moments of stillness and grace with thoughtfully crafted prayers that draw you closer to Christ and His Church.Inspiring Challenges: Embrace weekly calls to action, encouraging you to live out your faith through acts of love, kindness, and service.Thought-Provoking Prompts: Deepen your personal and communal worship with reflective questions that invite you to ponder God’s Word and its meaning for your journey.Whether you are attending Mass in person, following along from home, or looking for a spiritual resource to enrich your Sundays, this missal is designed to support your faith and strengthen your connection to the sacred.Join the global Catholic community in celebrating the Eucharist, encountering Christ in His Word, and embracing the hope and joy of the Gospel. The 2025 Roman Catholic Sunday Missal is more than a book—it is a companion on your spiritual journey, guiding you closer to God with every page.Perfect for individuals, families, and parish groups, this missal is a must-have resource for every Catholic household. May it inspire your heart, elevate your worship, and deepen your love for Christ and His Church. Read more

Discover the extraordinary life of St. Lawrence of Brindisi, a Doctor of the Church whose brilliance in biblical scholarship, fearless preaching, and military chaplaincy left an indelible mark on Catholic history. From debating Protestant Reformers to leading Christian forces against the Ottoman Empire, Lawrence was a man of both profound intellect and unshakable faith. This book is perfect for Catholic readers, theologians, and history enthusiasts seeking inspiration from a saint who defended Marian devotion, mastered Scripture, and proved that faith in action can transform the world.Through vivid storytelling and historical depth, you’ll see how his legacy continues to shape evangelization, spiritual warfare, and Catholic theology today. Are you ready to be inspired by a saint whose courage and wisdom still speak to us today? Let St. Lawrence guide you in deepening your faith, knowledge, and missionary zeal. Read more

Our Mother Knows when we most need Her, and we need Her Now. We are living in the end times, not the end of the world, but the end of an age. Those who wish to remain faithful to the Gospel are seeking heaven's guidance in order to weather and safely navigate the unparalleled storms ahead. "This book should be widely disseminated, all for God’s glory and in honor of the Mother of God, for all of us and the holiness of Christ’s disciples.”—Ramón C. Argüelles, STL, Archbishop-Emeritus of Lipa In this extraordinary and anointed book of messages from Mother Mary and occasionally from Jesus, through inner-locutions to one of her most unlikely children, she has responded. MESSAGE FROM MARY on August 4, 1993: “A great turning point in the fate of your nation and its faith in God will soon be upon you, and I ask you all to pray and offer your sufferings for this cause. . .”MESSAGE FROM MARY on January 24, 1996: “. . . I love you all, and I pray that you will remain strong in the face of those forces that wish to destroy all that is beautiful, all that is glorious. Remain steadfast, my children, and know that the victory will soon be here. Good-bye.”FULL SAMPLE MESSAGE FROM MARY on January 27, 1993:My dear children, today I come to you as the Mother of Consolation. I open my arms for you, to gather you in, console you, to share my Motherly love for you, and to share with you a great truth. Find shelter in my Immaculate Heart this day, and let me comfort you. I tell you, your prayers and voices, in sweet harmony from the heart, resonate at this moment in heaven still, and bring the angels to rejoice.My children, man makes a great mistake. He conceives of God as a distant Creator, like a man who spins a top and walks away to watch it fall. I assure you, no act, no breath of wind, no tear, none of these exist without the assent of the Father. He is active in you. He is active around you. He never leaves you. How is it that men manifest their great error in their daily lives? They do this by the way they bear their burdens, their cross, without sharing it with my Son, Jesus, Who offered this. There is no consolation, my children, in your life’s burdens without my Son, for indeed all these burdens are His. He carries them always, and He implores you to join with Him. That is why He said, “Pick up your cross and follow Me.” That is why He also said, “My burden is very light.”Many of my Son’s loved ones through the ages, beautiful children of God, have always amazed the world with their ability to bear any burden, suffer any pain, with immense joy. This is proof of the fulfillment of my Son’s words, as a test for you, children—a visible test for you to apply to any sorrow, to any pain, to any burden—for if you are truly united with my Son in the bearing of this burden, you will find it delightful and a joy, because you will have true knowledge of the benefits and the rewards awaiting you in your heavenly glory.So when you feel yourselves in despair, and the pain at times feels to be unbearable, remember my Son’s words, my children. Remember my words to you this day, because only there will you find solace, only there will you find the help you need. I know many of you find this hard to understand. You feel it has not worked for you. I promise you these graces will flow. In your next attendance at Mass, offer up your pains, your sufferings to the risen Eucharist, and await the blessings.I love you all, my children, and I leave you now with my Son’s peace. Glory to God! I love you all. Read more

Discover the inspiring life of St. Cuthbert, a revered saint known as "The Hermit Who Communed with Angels," in this transformative journey through his extraordinary experiences and divine encounters.This comprehensive biography delves into Cuthbert's humble beginnings in Northumbria, his mystical visions, and his remarkable journey from a shepherd boy to a dedicated monk, bishop, and hermit.Explore the trials and triumphs of St. Cuthbert's monastic life at Melrose Abbey, his compassionate evangelism, and his miraculous healings while spreading the Gospel across the Northumbrian hills. His unwavering faith and commitment to God allowed him to overcome temptations, embrace solitude, and lead with humility, becoming a powerful intercessor for those seeking divine assistance."The Life of St. Cuthbert: The Hermit Who Communed with Angels" also features a 9-Day Novena for Divine Intervention, offering readers a structured prayer guide to deepen their spiritual journey. Each day includes meditations and prayers that reflect St. Cuthbert's virtues—strength in trials, the gift of humility, compassion for others, overcoming temptations, and trusting in divine providence.Whether you are looking to deepen your faith, seek inspiration for your spiritual journey, or simply learn about the life of a beloved saint, this book provides valuable insights and practical applications for living a life of faith and service.Join countless others in celebrating the legacy of St. Cuthbert and experience how his life can inspire your own walk with God. Perfect for individuals seeking spiritual growth, devotion to saints, and guidance in their daily lives, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the rich heritage of Christian saints. Read more

At the end of the age, the Jews will convert en masse to Christianity. This truth lies hidden in the Old Testament and is revealed by the light of Christ which shines forth from the New Testament. The accounts in the Torah of so many elder brothers harbouring a murderous animus toward their younger brother typify the relations of Jews and Christians. And the reconciliation of these brothers, which is worked out by patient suffering, profound forgiveness and even by genius care of mothers, culminates in a glorious reunion of Aaron and Moses, which is a prophetic scene of the Jews being received into the Church."And the Lord said to Aaron: Go into the desert to meet Moses. And he went forth to meet him in the mountain of God, and kissed him." -- Exodus 4:27A short but notoriously difficult passage in the Torah (Ex 4:24-26) presages how the Blessed Virgin Mary bridges the Old Covenant and the New. These threads in the Torah speaking about the final conversion of the Jews are supported by the same message being found in the Prophets, and the Writings, and the Historical Books -- indeed throughout the entire Old Testament.The traditional teaching on the conversion of the Jews is as old as the Church. If You Believed Moses (Volume 1) relies heavily on the testimony of the Church Fathers and more recent Saints on the deeper meaning of the Sacred Scripture.This two volume work is not written to persuade Jews to convert to Christianity. It is written to persuade Christians of the inevitability and desirability of that conversion. It is written to persuade Catholics to pray properly for it. If we do, then in God’s time the conversion will happen, followed soon after by the awesome return of Our Lord Jesus Christ on clouds of glory. If we do not pray properly for the conversion of the Jews then we will have hell on earth until we do.Volume 1: The Conversion of the Jews Promised in the Old Testament- Conversion of the Jews in the Light of Christ- Conversion of the Jews Promised in the Torah- Conversion of the Jews Foretold in the Prophets, Writings and Historical Books- One Woman Bridges the CovenantsVolume 2: The Conversion of the Jews as the Close of History [to be published 19 Nov 2023]The conversion of the Jews is encapsulated in the rites of every single traditional Mass (not in the novus ordo). Despite recent obfuscation by modernists, the testimony of Scripture and Tradition is immovable. Read more

Discover the timeless teachings of the Catholic faith with this comprehensive collection of The Baltimore Catechism, a beloved resource for generations of Catholics. This edition brings together all four volumes of the original catechism in one beautifully compiled book, offering a complete guide to understanding Catholic doctrine, practice, and tradition.Perfect for catechists, students, and anyone seeking to deepen their faith, this collection includes:Book 1: Designed for younger learners, introducing foundational teachings in simple, clear language.Book 2: Expanding on the basics, with more detailed explanations for older students and adults.Book 3: A thorough and systematic study of Catholic doctrine, perfect for advanced learners and teachers.Book 4: A reference manual with extensive explanations, scripture references, and theological insights for deeper study.With its question-and-answer format, this complete collection offers clarity and accessibility, making it ideal for personal study, classroom use, or family catechesis. Whether you’re exploring the faith for the first time or revisiting these cherished teachings, this edition ensures that the wisdom of The Baltimore Catechism is preserved and accessible for modern readers. Read more

Although the Commonitorium is among the most famous and influential of fifth-century Latin Patristic works, relatively little is known about its author, Vincent (“the pilgrim,” as he calls himself), a late-vocation monk of Lérins Abbey on the Isle of Saint Honorat off the coast of France. Yet the voice that speaks to us from these pages is rich in personality, deftly trained in logic, rhetoric, theology, and history. His thesis is clear, his argument compelling: the Christian faith is rooted in a changeless deposit of faith revealed by God, entrusted to the Apostles and their successors, and, accordingly, incompatible with novelty; progress consists only of a deeper understanding and expression of what remains in itself the same, so that no future formulation can ever contradict what has already been understood and expressed.Across the centuries, Vincent’s Canon—“In the Catholic Church, every care should be taken to hold fast to what has been believed everywhere, always, and by all”—has resounded as a battle cry for defenders of dogmatic tradition; indeed, it served as inspiration and catalyst for John Henry Newman’s Essay on the Development of Christian Doctrine.Yet Vincent has also been pressed into service by the Eastern Orthodox, who maintain that his vision is precisely their own; and within the Catholic Church itself, both Pope Francis and his severest critics have cited the Commonitorium in support of their opposing views. Finally, liberal critics reject the validity of Vincent’s Canon, asserting there is almost nothing that meets this criterion.Os Justi Press’s edition of the Commonitorium provides the reader with excellent tools for grasping the subtleties of Vincent’s argument and for adjudicating the aforementioned interpretations. The original Latin text is given alongside the English translation. Peter Kwasniewski’s preface furnishes context, Alan Fimister’s theological introduction analyzes the ecclesial and magisterial structure of the Canon, and Phillip Campbell’s epilogue defends the concept of the “unanimous consent of the fathers.” Read more