Unicorn in the Sanctuary : The Impact of the New Age

by Randy England

The New Age Movement is widely discussed and promoted by fashionable personalities and the commercial media. Its symbols and concepts are becoming increasingly widespread. But as a bizarre combination of humanist ideals, pagan superstitions, self-deification, Satanism and witchcraft, the New Age Movement is far more dangerous than it appears. All the more alarming, therefore, is the spread of New Age ideas within the Catholic Church. The Unicorn in the Sanctuary documents this problem, unmasking New Age notions which have become part of so many prayer workshops, retreat experiences, lecture programs and educational conferences at every level of our Church. This book is the first full-length study of the impact of the New Age on Catholicism. In a clear, down-to-earth style, author Randy England tells readers what it is, what is wrong with it, where it came from and what to do about it. He traces its roots from Teilhard de Chardin and Modernism to its flowering in Creation-centered and Feminist spirituality. The Unicorn in the Sanctuary is interesting, informative and enlightening and gives invaluable understanding on a key issue that exercises a very widespread and subversive influence within and upon the Catholic Church.

Genres: Catholic, Religion, Nonfiction

168 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 1990

About the author

Randy England is a Catholic writer and retired criminal defense lawyer in central Missouri. He serves on the board of directors of the Freedom Center of Missouri and is a co-host of the Freedom Feens radio show on the Liberty Radio Network (LRN.FM).

Reviews

[Jimmy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent explanation of everything that is wrong with the New Age movement. While I'm already aware of the Novus Ordo church's destructive tendencies, I was rather horrified that they would go so far as supporting obvious satanic New Age programs (such as the Kansas City Archdiocese's support of the Shantivanam center).

However, as great as the book is, I was also disappointed that the author failed to connect the rampant New Age-ism with the general decline caused by Vatican II. The book's conclusion seemed to be saying that a simple "strike" by lay Catholics will be enough to stop the New Agers in the Church, without a return to the traditional Mass, traditional sacraments, etc.

[Magick Monoceros · Rating 1 out of 5]

A biased critique on "the right way to be religious" touted as absolute truth and basically the message of this book being "if you're not Catholic the same way I am you're wrong and evil" yet another witch hunt on paper...

[Emmy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Shocking, fascinating, and terrifying all at once, this book was absolutely excellent. Catholic readers looking to deepen their faith might very well be shocked by New Age heresies that they either didn't know existed or didn't realize were heresies!

Suggestions for further reading:
Catholics and the New Age
The New Age Counterfeit
Overcoming the Power of the Occult

[James Violand · Rating 1 out of 5]

Conspiracies in the Vatican according to neo-con Catholics. Interesting but the author seems so paranoid over anything not orthodox. Are other ways to seek God evil? How is that even possible?