Saint Teresa of Avila Joyful in the Lord - Susan Helen Wallace & Barbara Kiwak - Encounter the Saints Series Book 24

Saint Teresa of Avila

Joyful in the Lord

Encounter the Saints Series Book 24

Susan Helen Wallace

Barbara Kiwak (Illustrator) 
Pauline Books and Media
ISBN 9780819871169

I need to state clearly again that this series is amazing! Between my three children and I we have now read 29 of the books in this series. Either by myself, or with one or more child. My children ages 12, 10, and 8 love these books. My son wants to have the complete set in his room, so he keeps asking to buy his own set, because he loves these books so much. And as soon as we finish a book, he wants to begin on another. With each of the books we read we appreciate this series more. And to be honest hope there will be even more books in the future. But now back to this specific book on Saint Teresa of Avila. 

This book is moving. As we were reading my son often asked for one more chapter when we should have been done reading for the night. The story of Katharine and her nuns really encouraged and challenged both of us.

The chapters in this volume are:

1. Teresa's World 

2. Teenage Temptations

3. A Vocation at Last

4. The Surprising Recovery

5. Listening for the Chime

6. A New Beginning 

7. Possible? Yes!

8. Friars of the Reform 

9. The Movement Grows 

10. A Convent in Toledo 

11. A Surprise Assignment

12. On to Seville 

13. The Journey Continues 

14. Home to the Lord 

Prayer 

Glossary

Often when I read about saints I am encouraged and challenged. While reading this specific book, my son and I both were challenged to listen to God more closely. We are both praying about vocations, mine to the diaconate and his to the priesthood. The example of Teresa of Avila following her vocation inspired both of us. Saint Teresa of Avila was known for both her wit and for her reform of the Carmelite order. She was the first woman Doctor of the church. She exhibited joy in serving God, even as her health declined. My son was specifically fascinated with all the new convents she opened. The hark work just in travelling, let alone starting new work. He was amazed by this vibrant saint.

The prayer in this volume is:

"Saint Teresa of Avila, you are often called great, and that's truly, with God's help, what you became. When you were young, you were ordinary, like me. You wanted to be popular and have fun. Who doesn't? But as time passed, you became more aware of the value of your life and the gifts you had been given by Jesus.

You had the courage to open your heart to listen to the Lord. You thought about and prayed over the way he suffered and died for each of us. You wanted to thank him by the way you lived.

You became a Carmelite nun and began a spiritual reform of the order you loved. Thank you for leaving your example of courage and love for Jesus for all of us to learn from. You show us that, with prayer and sacrifice, we can try to imitate you in our own daily lives. Please help me to be as generous and caring as you were.

Amen."

This is one of the eight books in the series that is written by Susan Helen Wallace. Also it is one of seven illustrated by Barbara Kiwak. And the two collaborated on this volume and the volume on Saint Katharine Drexel. It follows the format of the series in that there are 5 illustrations sprinkled throughout the book. They appear to either be pencil drawings or charcoal sketches. My son and youngest daughter were both fascinated by the sketches and went over them almost every time we read the book. 

I have read this book three times, first by myself, second with my son, and now I have finished it with my youngest daughter. Each time I have read it I have been encouraged and challenged. My children and I loved this book, and all three children and I love this series! We have now read 28 of the books in the Encounter the Saints Series from Pauline Books and Media. And everyone has been a gem. Another amazing read in a wonderful series!

Note: This book is part of a series of reviews: 2018 Catholic Reading Plan!

Encounter the Saints Series from Pauline Books and Media:

Blessed James Alberione Media Apostle
Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati Journey to the Summit
Journeys with Mary Apparitions of Our Lady
Saint André Bessette Miracles in Montreal
Saint Anthony of Padua Fire and Light
Saint Bakhita of Sudan Forever Free
Saint Bernadette Soubirous And Our Lady of Lourdes
Saint Catherine Labouré And Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal
Saint Clare of Assisi A Light for the World
Saint Damien of Molokai Hero of Hawaii
Saint Edith Stein Blessed by the Cross
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Daughter of America
Saint Faustina Kowalska Messenger of Mercy
Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini Cecchina's Dream
Saint Francis of Assisi Gentle Revolutionary
Saint Gianna Beretta Molla The Gift of Life
Saint Ignatius of Loyola For the Greater Glory of God
Saint Isaac Jogues With Burning Heart
Saint Joan of Arc God's Soldier
Saint John Bosco Champion for the Young
Saint John Neumann Missionary to Immigrants
Saint John Paul II Be Not Afraid
Saint John Vianney A Priest for All People
Saint Juan Diego And Our Lady of Guadalupe
Saint Kateri Tekakwitha: Courageous Faith
Saint Katharine Drexel The Total Gift
Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque And the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Saint Martin de Porres Humble Healer
Saint Maximilian Kolbe Mary's Knight
Saint Paul The Thirteenth Apostle
Saint Pio of Pietrelcina Rich in Love
Saint Teresa of Avila Joyful in the Lord
Saint Teresa of Calcutta Missionary of Charity
Saint Teresa of Kalkota Missionary of Charity

Saint Thérèse of Lisieux The Way of Love
Saint Thomas Aquinas Missionary of Truth
Saint Thomas More Courage, Conscience, and the King
Saints Jacinta and Francisco Marto: Shepherds of Fatima
The Saints Pray for Us

Saint Julie Billiart The Smiling Saint

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Love in Action Loving God and Neighbor A Twofold Commandment - Fernando Ocáriz

Love in Action:
Loving God and Neighbor A Twofold Commandment
Fernando Ocáriz
Scepter Publishers
ISBN 9781594172915
eISBN 9781594172922
ASIN B07H69HQV3


Sometimes when I am reading a book, I find it so good, that I start researching other books available from the author, and often purchasing them and adding to my ‘to be read’ pile. This was one of those times. I could hardly put this book down. And know it is a book I will return to again. Bit in that initial research, I found that a total of three books by Fernando Ocáriz are available as eBooks in English, and another four are currently available in English. And there are a few that are not available in English, as of yet. Fernando Ocáriz currently serves as the Prelate of Opus Dei and has since January 2017. Which could explain the expanding availability of his books in English.

Fernando Ocáriz Braña was born in 1944, ordained in 1971. Since 1986 he has served as a consultor of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. He has been a professor of Theology. This book is a result of his life of service, his passion for the Church, and his personal holiness. This book is accessible and would be a beneficial read for someone in their teens until their death. The sections in this book are:

By Way of Introduction

Part I THE TWOFOLD PRECEPT OF CHARITY
Chapter 1. God’s Love for Mankind
 God is the fullness of reality, infinite perfection
 Everything depends totally on God in its being and activity
 Divine presence, a presence of Love
 At the beginning of human history, sin entered the world
 The fullness of time: Christ
 God’s love, mercy, and justice
Chapter 2. Our Love for God
 Love and law
 Loving God, neighbor, and oneself
 God in us and we in God
Chapter 3. Risk of Adulterating Christianity
 Confronting modernity and post-modernity
 Utopia of a future earthly paradise
 “The death of God” and the worship of man
 True human greatness
 Christianity is not reducible to any humanism
Chapter 4. The Newness of Christianity
 The primacy of the love for God over the inseparable love for neighbor
 Love for the world
 Unity between love for God and love for neighbor

Part II LOVING GOD
Chapter 1. The Theological Virtues and Christian Life
 Life of faith
 Christian hope
Chapter 2. Consequences of the Secularization of Christianity
 Faith and being faithful
 Christian truth is life and way
 Moral life: love and freedom
 Secularization of moral life
Chapter 3. What Loving God Requires
 We can’t love God too much
 Love for God: worship and prayer
 Love for God and obedience to his commandments
 Love for God and personal conversion
 Idolatry
 Worship of God and human fraternity
 Service to God and service to neighbor

Part III LOVING OUR NEIGHBOR AND THE WORLD
Chapter 1. The Divine Precept
 The measure of charity
 Root and foundation of Christian love
 Every person is worthy of being loved
 Beyond any “horizontal” humanism
Chapter 2. Requirements of Christian Fraternity
 The order of charity
 Charity and unity in the faith
 Learning to love by contemplating Jesus Christ
 Love for others and apostolate
 Charity and justice
 Mankind’s deepest hope
 Sowing peace and joy
Epilogue

Fernando in the introduction states:

“Parts of this book were published for the first time several decades ago. They are now offered in an updated and expanded form. The result is practically a new book. Like the first work, it is not meant to be a treatise on charity, but rather a collection of reflections, with no attempt to be exhaustive, about love for God and for our fellow men and women.”

And also:

“My intention here is to contribute to this understanding of charity’s central role, while striving to listen to God in Holy Scripture. We will do so guided especially by the Church’s Magisterium, the teachings of St. Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer, and, for certain topics, the teachings of the Fathers of the Church and St. Thomas Aquinas.”

As stated, this book is not a theological treaty, it is more of a conversation. Reading it feels more like a conversation with a spiritual director, or close friend. It is engaging and compelling. This book will not just help us grow in knowledge, but provides the tools to help us fulfill the commandments to love and serve God and to love and serve mankind.

In the Epilogue Fernando states:

“The faith that has been lived in the Church for twenty centuries is not open to substantial change. However, there is certainly room for constant progress in better understanding the immense wealth contained in the Gospel, and above all for greater personal faithfulness to Christ.”

And finally:

“If we truly want to serve mankind and the world, and thereby fulfill our Lord’s command, we must love God first. For only in this love and through this love will our service to others—love shown in deeds—be able to imitate the incomparable grandeur of Christ’s heart. In contrast, Christ’s words and human history always remind us that setting aside God and the hope for eternity never lead to greater love and service to mankind and the world.”

This book was published in Spanish in 2015, and this English edition released in 2017, with the eBook release in 2018. It is not a large volume, but a very important one. It is a book that will help us live our mission as Christians. An incredible read that I highly recommend, all Christians could benefit from reading this book!

Books by Fernando Ocáriz:
The Mystery of Jesus Christ
Love in Action
God as Father
Fundamental Theology
The Canonical Path of Opus Dei: The History and Defense of a Charism
God, the Church, and the World: An Interview with the Auxiliary Vicar of Opus Dei
Opus Dei In The Church: An Ecclesiological Study Of The Life And Apostolate Of Opus Dei

Workbook for Lectors, Gospel Readers, and Proclaimers of the Word 2018 Canadian Edition - Ed. Elain Park et al

Workbook for Lectors, Gospel Readers, and Proclaimers of the Word 2018 Canadian Edition
by Elain Park, SSL, STD
Konrad Schaefer, OSB, SSD
Douglas Leal
Liturgy Training Publications
ISBN 9781616713485 

I have been using these workbooks for a few now. I use them to read the readings for the upcoming weekend masses, and other special feats and holy days of obligations. I use them to help me prepare my weekly reflections on the readings for Sunday masses. Historically I have used an app, or website for the mass readings. And I still do so for the weekday mass readings. But there are several features I love about these books, for personal study and for use in preparing my reflections.

I read through the readings once from beginning to end. Usually on Monday or Tuesday. On Wednesday I read them through and I also read the section ‘For Meditation and Context’ on the left side of each page. Then right before I go to write my reflection I make notes, highlight, underline, and read the commentary at the bottom of the pages. Then I tend to reflect upon them and write my reflection on Friday or Saturday typically.

That way buy the time I encounter the readings at mass, I have engaged with them between 2 and 4 times. I also appreciate that at times there is a pronunciation guide on the left sidebar. There is a lot of space for notes, and comments. Sometimes I draw line connecting passages. Because this is a use one year and done book, I tend to mark it up far more than other books I read.

As can be seen by the above description I find these books invaluable for personal study and believe that they are a great tool for any Lectors, Gospel Readers, or Proclaimers of the Word. I have often sat as mass and heard a reader struggle with a pronunciation, especially of biblical names of people or places. Using a book like this to prepare would be an asset.

I write this review as I prepare for the Thirty-Fourth Sunday of ordinary time. The end of the church year. The week after we begin the 2019 church cycle with the First Sunday of Advent, and a new volume.

In summary this book is very reasonably priced. It is excellent for anyone who reads at mass, or for some of us that just want to engage in a deeper way with the readings. For personal study or just to be better prepared for mass each weekend. So pick it up and give this next years edition a try.

Workbook for Lectors, Gospel Readers, and Proclaimers of the Word 2019 Canadian Edition
by Elain Park, SSL, STD
Konrad Schaefer, OSB, SSD
Douglas Leal
Liturgy Training Publications
ISBN 9780889978232

Prayer of the Day A Prayer to St. Clare of Assisi

A Prayer to St. Clare of Assisi

St. Clare, you were a light to many people during your life on earth. You gave yourself fully to service of the poor through your charity and your prayers.

Help me today to give my life and my love to all those in need: the hungry, the sick, the lonely, and those who are hurting in any way. Help me to quiet my heart, to live simply, and to see the precious face of Jesus in the people around me.
May my life be a light to others, that they will know the love of Jesus in their hearts.

Help me to give my gifts more fully to God, who has blessed me so much.

Relates posts and links:

Prayer of the Day Posts

Prayer Book Reviews

My Prayer Notebook. 

My Daily Prayer List April 2024

My Daily Prayer List October 2025

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Roland West Outcast - Theresa Linden - West Brothers Book 5

Roland West Outcast
West Brothers Book 5
Theresa Linden
Silver Fire Publishing

ISBN 9780997674767
eISBN 9780463544655
ASIN B07JHGZ8GL


Theresa Linden is one of my favourite contemporary authors. If not my favourite. I have compared her writings to Madeleine L’Engle and Lois Lowry, and firmly stand by that comparison. And it is good clean fiction. Young Adult novels that have the strength and appeal that I believe any adult would enjoy reading them. They have strong Christian themes and usually have Catholic main characters. This is the fifth book in the West Brothers Trilogy and one of Linden’s best!

Roland West is the youngest of three brothers. Since they started attending a public high school he has had more than his share of difficulties, with his older brothers and with others. But when a fellow student’s house is vandalized and his closest friend, Peter, asks for help figuring it out, then Roland is on the case. This book runs parallel to many events in the book Standing Strong. But we see different aspects of those events. Roland is stuck in a hard place. He is reserved, but is pushed to join a new group trying to counter intolerance.  But soon he feels like any view but his is acceptable. Linden handles these elements in a masterful way. And they are questions and attitudes that could be taken from the headlines of almost any paper today. An excellent read for teens, and for us older folks that just love a great read!

In a day and age when any view but the Christian view is acceptable. And a time when science and fact matter less and less, to mob or common opinion rule Linden’s book bring light and shine that light on some of the darker places. Darker places in our own hearts, and in the world around us. Her books are never preachy, but always contain a clear message. She writes and shows that there is clearly a write and a wrong, but there is also the need for compassion and understanding in all personal relationships.

I loved this book, and this series. And look forward to my children being a little older to reread it with them. Another excellent read from the master wordsmith Theresa Linden!

Note: This book is part of a series of reviews: 2018 Catholic Reading Plan! This review is the third stop on the Roland West Outcast Blog Tour follow the tour over the rest of the month.

And now a word from the author Theresa Linden:

Embarrassing Moments

This story has several themes running through it and one concerns living through embarrassing moments. If you’ve read other books in the West Brothers series, you know that Caitlyn Summer has her share of them. She is often dropping things and running into people, but she doesn’t seem too bothered by it. Roland West, on the other hand, finds himself in embarrassing moments not because he is klutzy, but shy. 

After the prologue, Roland West, Outcast begins in speech class. It’s the second week of school, only a week after Roland lived through the humiliating spray-tan incident you read about in Standing Strong. The teacher is getting ready to call on the first speaker. If you ever had to give a speech and you are shy, you will likely identify with Roland’s reaction. 

This scene was easy to write because my life has been filled with embarrassing moments, some just like this one and others resulting more from my klutziness. In grade school, I was so engrossed in conversation with a friend that I walked right into a tetherball pole. After getting over the initial pain from smacking into a hard metal pole, I probably laughed about it. 

I never considered myself to be shy in grade school, but I was painfully shy in high school. And just like at River Run High in the story, we had to give speeches on a few occasions. One “speech” sticks out in my mind. We were supposed to work with a partner and create the script for a TV commercial, which the teacher would film. It was late October, so my friend and I decided to make a commercial for a haunted house. Her role was to pretend to leave the haunted house terrified. I was to be the “reporter” and describe the haunted house. 

Well, my friend did her role rather well. She shrieked and screamed over and over, crawling across the floor of the classroom. I did not do my role so well. A fit of uncontrollable laughter took over, making me unable to say a single word. So no one ever realized what our commercial was about. It was just me laughing and my friend crawling and screaming. I can’t remember what grade we got for that.
The awkward, embarrassing moments may have lessened in my adult years, but I still have a few. Just the other night, I met a new friend at her house so we could go shopping together. After shopping, I got in my car and pulled straight out of her dark driveway and onto the road. Only . . . her driveway is curved. Once on the street, I realized that I just drove through her yard. And she was standing there watching me do it. Embarrassing! 

Do you ever wonder why God allows these embarrassing moments? I think He allows them so we can grow in humility. He doesn’t want us puffed up with false pride but to recognize our littleness. It’s okay to make mistakes. When struck with embarrassing moments, we can more fully realize that there are parts of life that we just aren’t able to control. We need Him! And He wants us to grow in trust! 

Note: Share your own embarrassing moment in the comments to enter the GIVEAWAY!

This review is the third stop on the Roland West Outcast Blog Tour follow the tour over the rest of the month.

Saturday, November 17 
The Lounge
Check out the Author Interview and look for the 1st GIVEAWAY! 
Sunday, November 18 
Franciscan Mom
Monday, November 19 
Book Reviews & More 
Tuesday, November 20
Monthly Book Review 
Wednesday, November 21
Faith, Inspiration, and a Cup of Tea 
Thursday, November 22
My Scribbler’s Heart Blog 
Friday, November 23
T.M. Gaouette Writer, Blogger, and Author of Catholic Fiction

Books by Theresa Linden:
Tortured Soul
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Chasing Liberty Series:
01 Chasing Liberty
02 Testing Liberty
03 Fight For Liberty
Bound to find Freedom - Short Story
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West brothers Series:
Roland West Loner
Life-Changing Love
Battle for His Soul
Standing Strong
Roland West Outcast
Fire Starters

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Anyone But Him

Summer At West Castle

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Armour of God Series:
Belt of Truth
Breastplate of Righteousness
Boot of Peace
Shield of Faith
Helmet of Salvation
Sword of the Spirit

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Armor of God Series Second Edition:

Belt of Truth

Breastplate of Righteousness

Boots of Peace

Shield of Faith

Helmet of Salvation

Sword of the Spirit

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Caitlyn and Peter's Rosary Adventures Series:

Jumping Into joy

Sharing the Sorrow

Gliding into Glory 

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Other Books:
A Symbol of Hope - Short Story
A Battle for the Faith (with John Paul Wohlscheid)
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Books contributed to:
Image and Likeness: Literary Reflections on the Theology of the Body
Secrets: Visible & Invisible 7 Amazing Stories - Catholic Teen Books
Gifts Visible & Invisible 8 Christmas Stories for Teens
Treasures: Visible & Invisible 8 Stories for Teens

Ashes Visible & Invisible 10 Stories for Teens

Shadows Visible & Invisible 7 Stories for Teens

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Author Profile and Interview with Theresa A. Linden.
Character interview with Roland, Jarret, and Keefe West and Peter Brandt.  

Thirty-Third Sunday of Ordinary Time 2018

Thirty-Third Sunday of Ordinary Time 2018

The readings for this weekend's mass are:

First Reading Daniel 12:1-3
Responsorial Psalm 16:5, 8, 9-11 Response 1
Second Reading Hebrews 10:11-14, 18
Gospel Mark 13:24-32

Renovations in earnest have begun in the sanctuary at church. Over the last few years the ceiling has been redone, the raw polish grey concrete has been painted, and now the biggest change, the altar area will be switched from carpet to tile, and the area under the pews will be getting new carpet. The choir area is moving, as is the Our lady of Fatima statue. 

Construction started later than hoped and will now flow into advent. I have been holding off on leading anew altar server training because with the renovations a lot will be changing in how mass is served. I did not want to train new servers and then need to retrain them within a few months. But that decision is leaving us low on servers, especially for advent, Christmas, and Christmastide. 

At mass last night and again this morning, the renovations caused me to reflect upon our own internal renovations. Some people buy a house and renovate it room by room, and when done sell and start over. Others buy a house and just continuously make changes. C.S. Lewis once stated:

“Mere change is not growth. Growth is the synthesis of change and continuity, and where there is no continuity there is no growth.” 

Our life should not be about making continuous changes just for the sake of change. But we should be striving for self improvement, working for change and growth in mind, body, and spirit. Author Robert Wolff wrote:

“The one thing you can be absolutely sure of in your life is change. It's the only thing that never changes. The law of nature is that you either grow or you die; there's no in-between. So, what have you chosen so far?”

And that is what we need to strive for. To pursue, to hunger and thirst for is growth. Growth in God and his ways. Growth in love and compassion. Growth in all areas of our lives. The end of today’s first reading states:

“Those who are wise shall shine like the brightest of the sky, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever.”

We need to be working on renovating our lives, our wills, our attitudes, and our actions so that we are a good witness to what we believe. Our rock, our foundation is Christ Jesus, the response for this weekend’s mass is:

“Protect me, O God, for in you I take refuge.”

We are reminded at the end of the second reading about Christ’s perfect offering, and that our sanctification is in him. And the end of the gospel ties it all together. We need to be prepared! 

“Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. But about that day or hour no one knows, neither the Angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.”

We need to be prepared! We need to live as if Jesus could return any day. I was recently asked why I went to mass two days in a row. We believe Christ is present, in the tabernacle, in the eucharist. How Could I not want to spend time with him, and to receive him. I love when our family schedule works to attend daily masses. And I notice it greatly when I miss a weekend mass, even when it is unavoidable like travel or illness. 

So, my prayer for you this week is that you work on some small change in order to be more prepared. Do not change just for the sake of change, but work on change as a means of growth! And please continue prayer for my family and me. 

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The Colors of the Church Year
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Serving God, Altar Serving and Learning to Listen
Saturday 18th Week or Ordinary Time
Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2017
Twenty-Ninth Sunday of Ordinary Time 2017
34th Sunday of Ordinary Time 2017 Christ the King – Solemnity

Advent 2017 Reading Plan Preparing for the Season
1st Sunday of Advent 2017
Second Sunday of Advent 2017
Another Lonely Night - A Flash Fiction Story
Third Sunday of Advent 2017
Fourth Sunday of Advent 2017
Christmas 2017
I have sinned greatly ... a reflection.
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Note: Link to all posts about St. Agnes Parish.

Under the Sun of Satan - Georges Bernanos

Under the Sun of Satan
Georges Bernanos
Cluny Media
ISBN 9781944418557
ASIN B0785N6271
 

This book has been on my radar for a while. After reading Diary of A Country Priest in a few different courses in school I had always intended to circle back, but had not done so. This specific book had been recommended to me a few times, but it was out of print and hard to track down. That has now been resolved by Cluny Media. Cluny is in the process or restoring to print in new editions many Catholic Classics. They have the goal of promoting Catholic intellectual and cultural tradition. They are bringing back into print works of theology, philosophy, history, science, and literature. And unlike some other publishers who release revised versions, or edited version, or release books under a new title every few years, Cluny appears dedicated to keeping the classics classy. These are new fresh typeset editions. In Quality paperbacks and excellently formatted eBook edition.

Bernanos is considered one of the most important France Catholic, if not just Catholic novelists of the 20th Century. He is known for his penetrating insight into people, and their intentions and drive. This book at first seemed like a disjointed work. It was not until I was almost through the novel that the pieces came together and clicked and a realised cohesion in the novel. I will be honest at times this was not an east story to read. Reading about the priest’s self flagellation, and the young woman’s mental anguish, and self abuse was not easy to stomach. His ability to capture spiritual anguish and anxiety is penetrating. His representation of a trial with the devil is dark and disturbing.

The story at first appeared disjointed. But once the different arcs of the story come together it culminates in a very powerful way. This book is not for the faint of heart. It was a hard read but, in the end, well worth it.

I cannot say I loved this story. I did appreciate it. But I can categorically state that these new editions by Cluny are excellent. Both in their quality, and for the fact that they are bringing back in print classics such as this story. I look forward to reading many more books from Cluny as they are continuously expanding their offerings.

Note: This book is part of a series of reviews: 2018 Catholic Reading Plan!