Preserving Christian Publications, Inc. TRADITIONAL CATHOLIC BOOKS Specializing in Used and Out-of-Print Titles Catalog 186 July 2019 Preserving Christian Publications, Inc. is a tax-exempt not-for-profit corporation devoted to the preservation of our Catholic heritage. All charitable contributions toward its used-book and publishing activities (not including payments for book purchases) are tax-deductible. Roberto de Mattei’s New Book Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira: Prophet of the Reign of Mary Preface by Bishop Athanasius Schneider 2019 xii 334 pages / sewn hardback $20.00 #55068 In the year after the death of Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira on October 3, 1995, Roberto de Mattei wrote a biography of the Brazilian Catholic leader, to which he appropriately gave the title The Crusader of the 20th Century. As a biographical work, it was followed in 2010 by a specifically historical work, destined to extend Prof. de Mattei’s influence throughout the Catholic world as a prominent Catholic historian, and to provide historical perspective for the life of Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira. That second work, relating to the history of the Church in our time, was The Second Vatican Council: An Unwritten Story, an account of the Council that included references to the role of Prof. Corrêa de Oliveira, who had worked during the first session of the Council assisting the bishops who formed the International Group of Fathers, the Coetus Internationalis Patrum. (See “Roberto de Mattei,” continued on page 2.) Pro-Abortion Catholic Politicians and Bishop Juan Rodolfo Laise’s Defense of the Holy Eucharist HOLY COMMUNION Communion in the Hand: Documents & History Some Reflections on Spiritual Communion and the State of Grace Preface by Bishop Athanasius Schneider When Governor Andrew Cuomo of New York recently signed into law radical new abortion legislation, many began to talk about the possibility of excommunication. Asked about this consideration, Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger of the diocese of Albany, the location of the New York State legislature, mentioned in an interview with Fox News that there are other forms of separation from the Church, citing the fact that certain Catholics, because of their actions, are not properly disposed to receive Communion. However, several years ago, before Bishop Scharfenberger became the Ordinary of the diocese of Albany, Governor Cuomo received Communion in the cathedral in Albany, causing widespread scandal, and leaving unanswered the question of how Bishop Scharfenberger’s principle is applied. (See “Defense of the Holy Eucharist,” continued on page 2) back in print: 1962 PARISH RITUAL: Designed to Aid Parish Priests in the Regular Exercise of the Pastoral Ministry Edited by Father Frederick R. McManus in association with Father Bede Babo, O.S.B. [Latin/English] Baptism – pages 1-104; Confirmation of the Sick in Danger of Death – pages 105-109; Sacrament of Penance – pages 109-120; Administration of Holy Communion outside of Mass – pages 121-124; Forty Hours – pages 125-138; Benediction – pages 139-140; Extreme Unction – pages 141-149; Communion of the Sick – pages 150-155; Visitation and Care of the Sick – pages 156-165; Manner of Assisting the Dying – pages 166-184; The Funeral Rite – pages 185-220; Celebration of Marriage, Silver or Golden Wedding Anniversary, etc. – pages 221-250; Blessings – pages 251-296; Litanies – pages 297-308; Prayer for the Church and Civil Authorities – pages 209-310; Index – pages 311-314; Appendix: Hymns, Blessing of St. Benedict Medal, Solemn Benediction of the Cross, longer Act of Consecration to the Sacred Heart – pages 1*-16* reprint of 1962 ed. 314p+16* bonded leather / gilt edges / ribbon $76.00 #63239 Roberto de Mattei Defense of the Holy Eucharist – continued from page 1 – continued from page 1 The present work represents the third in this series of books in In the adjacent diocese of Syracuse, Bishop Robert J. which the author has described the influence and role of the man Cunningham responded to the concerns of many of his diocese – addressed by friends and collaborators as Dr. Plinio. It is therefore who were outraged by the action of their Catholic governor – in a part of a trilogy of exhaustive research, bringing to light the crisis letter dated February 11, and addressed to the faithful of the that the Church has confronted in modern times by emphasizing the diocese. To justify a lenient attitude towards unfaithful Catholic historical roles of important figures who have led her defense. politicians, Bishop Cunningham argued that “to alienate those Prominent among them was the subject of the present work. who publicly disregard the sanctity of life is contrary to a Church Beginning in Part I with an analysis of “The Philosophical that should always be open to receive the repentant sinner.” He System,” Prof. de Mattei shows Dr. Plinio not only as a faithful argued at the same time that “no formal statement of disciple of St. Thomas Aquinas, but also as one who uniquely excommunication is needed,” because “those involved in the applied St. Thomas’s principles to the crisis confronting the Church passage of the recent legislation have in fact separated in our time. Those principles are rooted in a realism that opposes the themselves from communion with Christ and His Church.” modern ideologies, in the hierarchical order of creation that constitutes its sacrality, and which is therefore the opposite of the However, Bishop Cunningham does not explain what should take egalitarian anti-metaphysics characterizing the Revolution against place when Catholic politicians ignore this principle, and receive Christian Civilization. Communion in spite of their illicit actions. Part II of this study analyzes the spirituality that is the Because of the growing debate within the Church in recent foundation of Dr. Corrêa de Oliveira’s life and work. It is a years – regarding what constitutes worthiness to receive the spirituality that contemplates the hierarchy and sacrality of creation Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist – Bishop Juan Rodolfo Laise leading ultimately to God Himself. Rooted in the love of God as the has recently added a new section to his earlier book, previously ultimate Good, it is therefore opposed to all evil, and therefore titled Communion in the Hand: Documents and History. The inspires a spirit of combat that historically found its expression in Church’s laws upholding the traditional practice of Communion Chivalry. Finally, this spirituality is Marian, for it is Our Lady who on the tongue safeguard the reverence due to the Holy Eucharist manifests this hierarchy, this sacrality and combativity to a supreme in the external rite. But even more important than the external degree. rite is the internal disposition of the one receiving. For this With these foundational principles, Prof. De Mattei analyzes in reason Bishop Laise’s original book has been expanded to add a Part III the philosophy and theology of history to which the thought second section, following the first section on Communion in the and spirituality of Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira logically lead. hand, and devoted to this theme: “Some Reflections on Spiritual Describing the historical revolt against Christian Civilization, Dr. Communion and the State of Grace.” Plinio gave it the name by which Catholics in the past had already Whether it is a question of the right to life, violated by called it – the Revolution. Initially analyzing the Three Revolutions Catholic politicians who support pro-abortion legislation – or the against the Church and Christian society, Dr. Corrêa de Oliveira observance of commandments of the Decalogue and the laws of ultimately showed how these led to the Fourth and Fifth Revolutions and ultimately to the cult of the devil. the Church governing the Sacrament of Matrimony – not only is Finally, in Part IV, Prof. de Mattei shows that the triumph of the the state of grace required to receive Communion, but also a Immaculate Heart, promised by Our Lady of Fatima, inspired the serious life of virtue. For this reason the new edition of Bishop lifelong work of Dr. Plinio, and he explains why it merits giving Dr. Laise’s book, Holy Communion, has now become a compendium Plinio the name suggested by the subtitle of this work – Prophet of of doctrine and spirituality, written in defense of the Sacrament the Reign of Mary. His doctrinal and historical arguments, deeply of the Holy Eucharist. rooted in Catholic Tradition, amply justify the recommendation given to this book by Bishop Athanasius Schneider, in His HOLY COMMUNION Excellency’s Preface to the book. 2018 218 pages $18.00 #63233 Catalog Table of Contents Our Lord – p. 3 Interior Life–Ascetical & Mystical Catechetics/Youth/Education – p. 18 Our Lady– p. 4 Theology – p. 10 Children’s Literature – pp. 19-20 Saints & Blessed – p. 4 Prayer, Meditation, Retreats – p. 11 Catholic Literature – p. 20 Catholic Biography – p. 5 Sermons & Conferences – p. 13 Latin Titles – p. 20 Church History/Christian Civilization Sacred Liturgy / Liturgical Music / French, & Greek Titles – p. 21 – p. 6 Liturgical Year – pp. 13-15 Special Authors – p. 22 Sacred Scripture – p. 7 Papal Teaching & Canon Law – p. 16 Twentieth Century Encylopedia of Philosophy – p. 8 The Priesthood & Religious Life / Catholicism – p. 23 Apologetics & Converts – p. 8 Religious Orders & Congregations – Miscellaneous – p. 23 Dogmatic Theology – p. 9 pp. 16-17 Books in Print – pp. 25-27 Moral & Pastoral Theology / Marriage Fathers & Doctors of the Church – p. & Family – p. 9 17 2 ORDERING INFORMATION Each book is identified by name, author, year published, number of selection of new books, primarily reprints of formerly out-of-print pages (p) and price. 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