In His Light: A Path into Catholic Belief

by William Angor Anderson

In His A Path into Catholic Belief

Paperback

First published June 1, 1979

About the author

William Angor Anderson, DMin, PhD, is a presbyter of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, West Virginia. He has written extensively on pastoral, spiritual, and religious subjects.

Father Anderson earned his Doctor of Ministry degree from St. Mary’s Seminary & University in Baltimore, and his Doctorate in Sacred Theology from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh,

Reviews

[Mike Harnish · Rating 5 out of 5]

I actually learned some things that I have been doing, but not knowing exactly why I was doing them.
This book became probably more meaningful than it would have been if I had read it ten or more years ago.

[Cincylitigator · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very enlightening to say the least. I believe God has really used this book in my life not only to gain a fair understanding of Catholicism but of Christianity in general. Having been raised in a Jewish household I was lacking this basic understanding and moved directly from Judaism to messianic Judaism about 20 years ago. I have gradually come to understand MJ as a form of Protestant Fundamentalism, though we errantly in my view resist calling ourselves Christians. That is a point of conviction In His Light has underscored in my faith journey.

The first thing that struck me in the book is the doctrine of scripture which does not have to rely on a circular form of self authentication due to the Catholic citation to church authority. This is one of the more attractive aspects of orthodoxy in general as it seems to remove the necessity to defend certain surface inconsistencies that appear to contradict the verbal plenary system. I was also aided by the explanation of Marian doctrine in which
Rev, Anderson explains that the need to avoid gnosticism lends itself to understanding that Mary is not only mother of the incarnate Jesus but in some mysterious sense of his being. This mystery aspect helps me in comprehending some of the Marian prayer that troubles my more Protestant sensibility. Papal infallibility is made more palatable in the understanding of its very limited application in the ex-cathedra context with the Marian reception into full heavenly happiness being a rare exception. The Church's political positions that sometimes run cross to my own views are fully understandable in light of the need to remain dislodged from external structures throughout history. In sum, 170 pages in this book has helped to answer some of my most nagging questions that I have not been able to resolve in several years of listening to Catholic radio. Some misconceptions have been cleared up and my appreciation, even love for the Church has been enhanced. I am excited to complete my reading which is now into the sacraments, a very beautiful subject as I realize the degree to which my daily life even as a non-orthodox Christian orbits around sacramental observance.

[Mellanie C]

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