12 Tremendous Trifles 2 Truth in the State of Transmission For Just a Few Steps 14 The Flying Inn 2 28 An Answer to a Prayer 28 THE MAGAZINE OF THE APOSTOLATE OF COMMON SENSE Man is never genuinely at home except in goodness. —G.K. CHESTERTON . . VOL . NO. 22 03 $ 00 7 JAN/FEB 2019 THE PROFOUND LEGACY OF POPE BENEDICT XVI ◆ BENEDICT XVI: His Life and Thought Elio Guerriero idely recognized as one of the most brilliant theologians and spiritual leaders Wof our time, Benedict XVI was also misunderstood by many, and in 2013, he astonished the world by resigning from the papacy. In these pages Benedict XVI shares his story for the rst time since his retirement from the papacy. Elio Guer- riero, who has a long relationship with the Pope Emeritus, presents a thorough, well-rounded portrait of the brilliant intellectual and humble man of the Church whom many more have come to love and respect since his resignation. 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Engaging, learned, and deeply insightful, this book sheds light, not only on the life of Joseph Ratzinger, but on the life of the Catholic Church in our turbulent time.” —Most Reverend Robert Barron, Auxiliary Bishop, Los Angeles “An informative, accessible introduction to the life and thought of a modern Father of the Church, whose theological accomplishment will shape Catholic thought for centuries.” —George Weigel, Witness to Hope: e Biography of Pope John Paul II ◆ THE SPIRIT OF THE LITURGY Commemorative Edition Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger & Romano Guardini n honor of its fortieth anniversary (1978–2018), Ignatius Press presents a special Commem- Iorative Edition of one of the most important works written by Joseph Ratzinger. It includes the earlier classic work with the same title by Romano Guardini, a book that helped Ratzinger to “re- discover the liturgy in all its beauty, hidden wealth and time-transcending grandeur.” Considered as Ratzinger’s greatest work on the liturgy, this beautifully written treatment of the "great prayer of the Church" will help readers to deepen their understanding of the sacred rites of the Church. SPLCEH . Sewn Hardcover, 380 pages, $24.95 “A singularly rich resource and guide in our day, as are the other personal liturgical writings of the Benedict XVI, and indeed his liturgical magisterium as Supreme Ponti which retains its validity.” —Cardinal Robert Sarah, From the Foreword; Author, e Power of Silence ◆ FAITH AND POLITICS Joseph Ratzinger atzinger explored various aspects of this major theme in his books, speeches, and homilies Rthroughout his career, from his years as a theology professor to his tenure as Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, and as Pope Benedict XVI. is is the only book that collates all of his most signi cant works on political themes inside one volume. JRSW2P . Sewn So cover, 275 pages, $18.95 "Ratzinger writes with penetrating intellect and tranquil con dence in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. is marvelous volume recon rms him as one of the greatest Christian minds of the last century." —Most Reverend Charles Chaput, Archbishop of Philadelphia www.ignatius.com P.O. Box 1339, Ft. Collins, CO 80522 (800) 651-1531 TABLE OF CONTENTS THE PROFOUND LEGACY OF Volume 22 • Number 3, January/February 2019 TREMENDOUS TRIFLES ..................2 NEWS WITH VIEWS ...................24 ALL IS GRIST POPE BENEDICT XVI COMPILED BY MARK PILON .........................15 LUNACY AND LETTERS ..................3 Coping with Cars BY JOE CAMPBELL ◆ BENEDICT XVI: His Life and Thought CHESTERTON’S MAIL BAG ............35 Elio Guerriero Thou Shalt Not G.K. Chesterton and FEATURES ....................16 idely recognized as one of the most brilliant theologians and spiritual leaders BY G.K. CHESTERTON the Moons of Saturn BY DREW SAPPINGTON Wof our time, Benedict XVI was also misunderstood by many, and in 2013, he BALLADE OF GILBERT ...................3 LETTER TO AMERICA ..................36 astonished the world by resigning from the papacy. In these pages Benedict XVI Music shares his story for the rst time since his retirement from the papacy. Elio Guer- BY G.K. CHESTERTON The Frenzy of the Mature BOOK REVIEWS BY G.K. CHESTERTON riero, who has a long relationship with the Pope Emeritus, presents a thorough, Protestantism As Seen well-rounded portrait of the brilliant intellectual and humble man of the Church GENERALLY SPEAKING ..................4 CHESTERTON’S SKETCHBOOK .........36 By G.K. Chesterton. .....................32 whom many more have come to love and respect since his resignation. It includes a A True Prophet Among BY G.K. CHESTERTON REVIEWED BY CHUCK CHALBERG Foreword by Pope Francis, and contains the first personal interview of Benedict False Prophets XVI since the end of his ponti cate. BY DALE AHLQUIST The Illustrated Art COLUMNS B16LTH . 6 x 9 Sewn Hardcover, 715 pages, $34.95 of Manliness & STRAWS IN THE WIND ..................5 ........................33 SCHALL ON CHESTERTON . 7 Man of the House “ e de nitive biography of a man who ranks as one of the most consequential church- Humanity Through The Fog REVIEWED BY DAVID P. DEAVEL men of the last one hundred years. Engaging, learned, and deeply insightful, this book BY G.K. CHESTERTON Things Greater than Man sheds light, not only on the life of Joseph Ratzinger, but on the life of the Catholic Church BY JAMES V. SCHALL, S. J. in our turbulent time.” ROLLING ROAD ..........................8 —Most Reverend Robert Barron, Auxiliary Bishop, Los Angeles Varied Types meets THE GOLDEN KEY CHAIN ..............11 The Rolling Road CONDUCTED BY PETER FLORIANI “An informative, accessible introduction to the life and thought of a modern Father of the NEWS FROM CHESTERTON SOCIETIES Church, whose theological accomplishment will shape Catholic thought for centuries.” FROM AROUND THE WORLD THE DISTRIBUTIST ....................26 —George Weigel, Witness to Hope: e Biography of Pope John Paul II The Crime of the Shopkeeper TRUTH IN THE STATE BY G.K. CHESTERTON ◆ THE SPIRIT OF THE LITURGY OF TRANSMISSION ....................12 THE FLYING INN .......................28 Commemorative Edition Chesterton Academy in Italy BY MARCO SERMARINI An Answer to a Prayer Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger & Romano Guardini BY DAVID BERESFORD For Just a Few Steps n honor of its fortieth anniversary (1978–2018), Ignatius Press presents a special Commem- BY RICHARD VIGILANTE Iorative Edition of one of the most important works written by Joseph Ratzinger. It includes the CHESTERTON’S GREAT CHARACTERS. .30 earlier classic work with the same title by Romano Guardini, a book that helped Ratzinger to “re- CHESTERTON UNIVERSITY ............20 discover the liturgy in all its beauty, hidden wealth and time-transcending grandeur.” Considered History as it is Happening Aristide Valentin BY CHRIS CHAN as Ratzinger’s greatest work on the liturgy, this beautifully written treatment of the "great prayer BY DALE AHLQUIST of the Church" will help readers to deepen their understanding of the sacred rites of the Church. ABOUT THE COVER: ALL I SURVEY ..........................31 SPLCEH . Sewn Hardcover, 380 pages, $24.95 THE SIGNATURE OF MAN ..............23 Painting by Matko Antolčić The Art of the Decadents Doing Eden Backwards See Tremendous Trifles page 1 “A singularly rich resource and guide in our day, as are the other personal liturgical writings of the DAVID W. FAGERBERG BY G.K. 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