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Offline songbird

Re: Informal Book club
« Reply #20 on: May 09, 2026, 01:29:20 PM »
Glories of the Holy Ghost is another good book.
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Offline Maria Dolorosa

Re: Informal Book club
« Reply #21 on: May 09, 2026, 03:09:28 PM »
I recently finished “The Father of the Little Flower” by Céline Martin. 

There are many wonderful details in his life given there that are not in St. Thérèse’s autobiography.

One can understand why St. Thérèse was able to see how merciful, just and loving God the Father is. She had a perfect example in front of her eyes, he was truly another St. Joseph. A beautiful man. His example gave the foundation for her Little Way.
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Offline Incredulous

Re: Informal Book club
« Reply #22 on: Yesterday at 06:45:37 PM »

I read this one recently.  

It's a good reference and wake-up call for those who don't believe priests and laity can become demonically oppressed.




The Hammer of Witches

The Malleus Maleficarum, translated as "Hammer of Witches," is a significant 15th-century treatise on witchcraft commissioned by Pope Clement VIII and authored by Heinrich Kramer, a German Catholic Dominican clergyman. 
First published in 1486, it became a foundational text for the prosecution of witches in Europe.

Structure of the Treatise
The Malleus is divided into three main sections:

Part I: The Reality of Witchcraft
  • Discusses the existence and dangers of witchcraft.
  • Emphasizes the depravity of witches and condemns disbelief in demonology as heresy.
Part II: Powers and Methods of Witches
  • Describes the alleged powers of witches and their methods.
  • Includes accounts of witchcraft practices and the supposed influence of witches over individuals.
Part III: Legal Procedures for Prosecution
  • Provides a detailed guide on how to conduct witch trials.
  • Outlines the legal framework for prosecuting accused witches, including methods of interrogation and the use of torture to extract confessions.
Impact on Witch Hunts
The Malleus Maleficarum significantly influenced the witch hunts in Europe, contributing to the perception of witchcraft as a serious crime. It codified the belief that witchcraft was a heretical act deserving of severe punishment, leading to thousands of trials and executions from the late 15th century through the 18th century.
The treatise was widely accepted by both Roman Catholics and Protestants, reinforcing the societal fear of witches and the justification for their persecution


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Offline songbird

Re: Informal Book club
« Reply #23 on: Yesterday at 07:35:36 PM »
Incredulous: Wow!  That book grabs my interest.  How did you  come across it?
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Offline Incredulous

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« Reply #24 on: Yesterday at 09:22:53 PM »
Quote from: songbird on Yesterday at 07:35:36 PM
Incredulous: Wow!  That book grabs my interest.  How did you  come across it?
Songbird,
First heard about it years ago from a N. CA trad. He related how the Spanish Franciscans had docuмented a surge of fantastic witchcraft activity trying to undermine the Catholic evangelization of the New World.  It sounded hard to believe, but this book docuмents the seriousness of the problem.  After public Fɾҽҽmαsσɳɾყ took hold and Adam Weishaupt's illuminati (1776) expanded their leadership in directing the hidden black arts, Witchcraft appears to have taken the backseat.  But it is still a potent Luciferian player for wreaking havoc. You can find a used copy of the book on eBay for as low as $10.
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