Online Text: “Revelation as the Thou of Jesus Christ”, by Dr. Emery de Gaál

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• “Revelation as the Thou of Jesus Christ: Joseph Ratzinger’s / Pope Benedict XVI’s Contribution to a Deeper Understanding of Revelation”, by Father Emery de Gaál, Ph.D., Poznańskie Studia Teologiczne, No. 30 (2016): pp. 7-55. Available in pdf format through this page of Poznań Theological Studies.

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Online text: “Mary in the Old Testament”, by Walter Heath

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• “Mary in the Old Testament”, by Walter Heath, O.P., Dominicana, Vol. 39, No. 3 (September 1954): pp. 242-255. Available in pdf format through this page of Dominicana.

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Online audio & text: “The Patristical Idea of Antichrist” by Cardinal Newman

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• “The Patristical Idea of Antichrist”, in Discourses and Arguments on Various Subjects, by Saint John Henry Newman (London, New York, Bombay, Calcutta: Longmans, Green, and Co., 1907). In four parts:
  • “His Times”, through this page of Newman Reader. The audio is available on this page of Catholic Culture.org.
  • “His Religion”, through this page of Newman Reader. The audio is available on this page of Catholic Culture.org.
  • “His City”, through this page of Newman Reader. The audio is available on this page of Catholic Culture.org.
  • “His Persecution”, through this page of Newman Reader. The audio is available on this page of Catholic Culture.org.

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Online text: “The Symphony of the Old and New Testaments in the Biblical Theology of Pope Benedict XVI”, by Dr. Scott Hahn

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• “The Symphony of the Old and New Testaments in the Biblical Theology of Pope Benedict XVI”, by Dr. Scott Hahn, Communio, Vol. 37, No. 3 (Fall 2011): pp. 425-458. Available in pdf format on this page on the website of Dr. Scott Hahn.

On the Feast of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist in the one true and Catholic Church. For other texts and ebooks, you may access the List of Free eBooks (Arranged by Title), the List of Free eBooks (Grouped by Subject), the List of Worth-It Catholic Books & eBooks, and the main page of the Catholic eBooks Project.

“But what went you out to see? a prophet? yea, I tell you, and more than a prophet. For this is he of whom it is written: Behold I send my angel before thy face, who shall prepare thy way before thee. Amen I say to you, there hath not risen among them that are born of women a greater than John the Baptist: yet he that is the lesser in the kingdom of Heaven is greater than he. And from the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent bear it away. For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John” (Gospel according to St. Matthew, xi, 9-13)

Online text: “Are We Living in Apocalyptic Times?”, by Michael D. O’Brien

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• “Are We Living in Apocalyptic Times?”, by Michael D. O’Brien, studiObrien, September 20, 2005. 18 pages in pdf. May be read online on this page of Catholic Culture.org.

See also these texts on, or containing discussions of, the final trials before the Parousia:

• “Antichrist in the Scriptures”, by Michael J. Gruenthaner, S.J., Homiletic & Pastoral Review (February 1942): pp. 448 – 460. May be read online on this page of Catholic Culture.org.
• Eschatology; or, The Catholic Doctrine of the Last Things: A Dogmatic Treatise, by Joseph Pohle, translated by Arthur Preuss (St. Louis, Mo.: B. Herder, 1918, c1917). With Imprimatur. Volume XII of Fr. Pohle’s Dogmatic Theology series. Available on multiple formats at Internet Archive and Open Library (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Kelly Library, University of Toronto).

See also these texts on contemporary trials:

• The Catholic Church and the Counter-Faith: A Study of the Roots of Modern Secularism, Relativism, and De-Christianity, by Philip Trower (Family Publications, 2006; Philip Trower, 2014). It may be read online (version 7 January 2014) on this page though the page of Philip Trower at Christendom Awake.
• Christus Vincit: Christ’s Triumph Over the Darkness of the Age, by Bishop Athanasius Schneider, in conversation with Diane Montagna (Brooklyn, NY: Angelico Press, 2019). May be purchased on this page of Angelico Press, at Amazon, and at Barnes & Noble. May be read for free by Kindle Unlimited members.
• The Church Learned and the Revolt of the Scholars, by Philip Trower (St. Paul, MN: The Wanderer Press, 1979). May be read online through this page of Catholic Culture; and at Christendom Awake through its Philip Trower Home Page (Copyright © Estate of Philip Trower 1979, 2019; Version: 5th March 2019): Chapter I, The First Modernism; Chapter II, The Roots of Modernist Unbelief; Chapter III, Neo-Modernism: An Underground Plague; Chapter IV, Existentialism – The Ugly Intruder; Chapter V, The Essence of Our Present Day’s Tragedy; and Conclusion, The New Religion.
• Turmoil & Truth: The Historical Roots of the Modern Crisis in the Catholic Church, by Phillip Trower (San Francisco: Ignatius; Oxford: Family Publications, 2003). May be read online at Christendom Awake (The webpage states: “Family Publications has now ceased trading. The copyright has reverted to the author Philip Trower who has given permission for the book to be placed on this website.”)

On the Feast of Daniel the Prophet in the Maronite Church. For other texts and ebooks, you may access the List of Free eBooks (Arranged by Title), the List of Free eBooks (Grouped by Subject), the List of Worth-It Catholic Books & eBooks, and the main page of the Catholic eBooks Project.

O Adonái et Dux domus Israël, qui Móysi in igne flammæ rubi apparúisti, et ei in Sina legem dedísti: veni ad rediméndum nos in brácchio exténto. (Text from Divinum Officium)

Online ebook: “The Preparation of the Incarnation”, by Henry James Coleridge

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• The Preparation of the Incarnation, by Henry James Coleridge, S.J. (London: Burns and Oates, 1885). Available in pdf, epub, mobi/kindle, and other formats at Internet Archive and Open Library. Also available at Forgotten Books (with some pages limited to members).

On the First Sunday of Advent in the Roman Rite, 2019. For other online texts and legally free ebooks, you may access the List of Free eBooks (Arranged by Title) and the List of Free eBooks (Grouped by Subject).

 

 

 

Online & worth-it ebook: “Fatima: A Message More Urgent Than Ever”, by Luiz Sérgio Solimeo

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• Fatima: A Message More Urgent Than Ever, by Luiz Sérgio Solimeo (Spring Grove, Penn.: American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property – TFP, 2008). The ebook is available in pdf format (on this page) and may be read online (on this page) at the American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property. It may also be purchased on this page.

On the Memorial of Our Lady of Fatima in the Ordinary Form of the Roman Rite.

Online text: “Commentary on Daniel”, by Fr. William G. Most

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• Commentary on Daniel, by Fr. William G. Most (1997). May be read online on this page, together with a brief introduction to the Book of Daniel, at Catholic Culture.org (Trinity Communications, 2001); and on this page at the EWTN Libraries. [N.B., This is part of the Father William Most Collection, indexed by Phat Catholic Apologetics.]

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On the Feast of the Holy Prophet Daniel in the Catholic churches of the Byzantine rite. For other legally free ebooks, you may access the List of Free eBooks (Arranged by Title) and the List of Free eBooks (Grouped by Subject).

“[T]hat day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition… Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders, And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved…

“But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth… Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.” (II Thessalonians ii, 3, 9-10, 13, 15 KJV)

Free ebook: “The Return of the King: Discourses on the Latter Days”, by Henry James Coleridge

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• The Return of the King: Discourses on the Latter Days, by Henry James Coleridge, S.J. (London: Burns and Oates, 1915). May be read online, and available in various formats (pdf, epub, kindle/mobi, etc.) at Internet Archive.  The 1894 edition is also available at Internet Archive, and the 1883 edition at Internet Archive.

On the Feast of the Kingship of our Lord Jesus Christ in the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite. For other legally free ebooks, you may access the List of Free eBooks (Arranged by Title) and the List of Free eBooks (Grouped by Subject).

Thou, Lord, art worthy to take up the book and break the seals that are on it. Thou wast slain in sacrifice; out of every tribe, every language, every people, every nation thou hast ransomed us with thy blood and given us to God. Thou hast made us a royal race of priests, to serve God; we shall reign as kings over the earth… Power and Godhead, wisdom and strength, honour and glory and blessing are his by right, the Lamb that was slain… Blessing and honour and glory and power, through endless ages, to him who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb… Amen. (Apoc. v, 9-10, 12-14)

Online ebook: “Apparitions of Our Lady in Their Historical Context”, by Dennis Barton

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• Apparitions of Our Lady in Their Historical Context, by Dennis Barton (The ChurchinHistory Information Centre, 2007). May be read online in 2 parts (Part 1 and Part 2) and available (here) in pdf format at The ChurchinHistory Information Centre.

On the 100th anniversary of the Blessed Mother’s final apparition at Fatima and of the Miracle of the Sun. For other legally free ebooks, you may access the List of Free eBooks (Arranged by Title) and the List of Free eBooks (Grouped by Subject).

“God’s heavenly temple was thrown open, and the ark of the covenant was plain to view, standing in his temple; and there were lightnings, and mutterings, and an earthquake, and a great storm of hail. And now, in heaven, a great portent appeared; a woman that wore the sun for her mantle, with the moon under her feet, and a crown of twelve stars about her head.” (Revelation xi, 19 – xii, 1)