Heroes of the Catholic Reformation: Saints Who Renewed the Church

by Joseph Pearce

The Heroes of the Catholic Reformation is a scholarly and cultured celebration of the saints who responded to the fierce oppositions of their time with courage and an authentic and lasting Catholic Reformation. Author Joseph Pearce invites us look to these heroes for inspiration as we seek to live the fullness of Faith in our fallen world.

Genres: Catholic, Nonfiction, Religion, Church History, History

176 pages, Paperback

First published August 18, 2017

About the author

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Joseph Pearce (born 1961) is an English-born writer, and as of 2004 Writer in Residence and Professor of Literature at Ave Maria University in Ave Maria, Florida; previously he had a comparable position, from 2001, at Ave Maria College in Ypsilanti, Michigan. He is known for a number of literary biographies, many of Catholic figures. Formerly aligned with the National Front, a white nationalist political party, he converted to Roman Catholicism in 1989, repudiated his earlier views, and now writes from a Catholic perspective. He is a co-editor of the St. Austin Review and editor-in-chief of Sapientia Press.

Reviews

[Emma Schroer Ernst · Rating 3 out of 5]

Writing was fine! Saints covered well but I wish they mentioned more saints.

[Liesl · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am fascinated by the English martyrs, so this was especially fun to read. The chapters are short and easily digestible.

[Eric W · Rating 4 out of 5]

A quick introduction for several interesting historical figures. Its concise length was good for my book group, but it may leave you wanting to do further reading.