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20 Answers: Apparitions & Revelations
20 Answers: Apparitions & Revelations looks at the history and common characteristics of private revelation and miraculous apparitions, examine the ways that the Church evaluates these phenomena.
Extraordinary Signs of God’s Enduring Presence
Why does God sometimes reveal himself privately?
How does the Church discern reports of supernatural miracles and apparitions?
What are some of the most famous Marian apparitions in history, and what do they teach us?
How can learning about approved private revelations help us to grow in faith and deepen our relationship with God?
In this booklet you’ll find smart, solid answers to these questions and many more. In his great love and care for us, God sometimes communicates with the world in extraordinary ways, or sends his mother and his saints as his messengers. 20 Answers: Apparitions & Revelations explains the scriptural and theological basis for private revelation, unpacks the Church’s approach to evaluating and promoting miraculous phenomena, and shares inspiring accounts of approved apparitions and revelations from the distant past to the present age.
The 20 Answers series from Catholic Answers offers hard facts, compelling arguments, and clear explanations of the most important topics facing the Church and the world—all in a compact, easy-to-read package.
Extraordinary Signs of God’s Enduring Presence
Why does God sometimes reveal himself privately?
How does the Church discern reports of supernatural miracles and apparitions?
What are some of the most famous Marian apparitions in history, and what do they teach us?
How can learning about approved private revelations help us to grow in faith and deepen our relationship with God?
In this booklet you’ll find smart, solid answers to these questions and many more. In his great love and care for us, God sometimes communicates with the world in extraordinary ways, or sends his mother and his saints as his messengers. 20 Answers: Apparitions & Revelations explains the scriptural and theological basis for private revelation, unpacks the Church’s approach to evaluating and promoting miraculous phenomena, and shares inspiring accounts of approved apparitions and revelations from the distant past to the present age.
The 20 Answers series from Catholic Answers offers hard facts, compelling arguments, and clear explanations of the most important topics facing the Church and the world—all in a compact, easy-to-read package.
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Published May 31, 2017
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November 26, 2018
As of the writing of this review there are currently 29 books in the 20 Answers Series from Catholic Answers. The original 20, and over the last two years there are been 3 more sets of three released. Of the 26 books I have read I given 5/5tars to 22 of them and the other 4 received 4/5. To say that this is a great series would be a huge understatement. This is the only book by Michael O'Neill to date. I read this book last year and did not get around to reviewing it. I have reread it in order to be able to write this review.
This is one of the books in the series that all Catholic’s should read. There are so many Catholics I have encountered that could benefit from reading books from this series, and specifically this book. As this volume covers topics that often cause such contention and misunderstanding with other Christians.
The Questions answered in this volume are:
1. What is private revelation?
2. Why would God work in this way?
3. What does Scripture teach us about private revelation?
4. What are some examples of private revelation in history?
5. Aren’t stories of private revelations merely remnants of a more credulous, unscientific age?
6. How should we approach claims of private revelation?
7. How does the Church judge claims of private revelation?
8. What are some of the characteristics of authentic private revelations?
9. Do we have to believe in approved private revelations?
10. What are Marian apparitions?
11. How many times has Mary appeared?
12. What are the common themes and messages of Marian apparitions?
13. What is the Miraculous Medal?
14. What happened at Guadalupe?
15. What happened at Lourdes?
16. What happened at Fatima?
17. What happened at Zeitun?
18. Are private revelations happening in the world today?
19. What is happening in Medjugorje?
20. How can approved private revelations help me grow closer to God?
I doubt you could find a Catholic who is not familiar at least with the names Fatima, Lourdes, Guadalupe. And in fact, many non-Catholic Christians are familiar with those names. But what about Zeitum, Medjugorje and others? There is so much information packed into this little volume.
I was specifically appreciative of O’Neill’s handling of Medjugorje. He begins with stating:
“The most controversial alleged apparition of the Virgin Mary in the history of the Church comes from the small town of Medjugorje in Bosnia-Herzegovina. Mary—the Gospa, as she’s affectionately known there—allegedly promised ten secrets to the six seers who were children when they claimed to have begun receiving daily visions in 1981. They have continued to report them on a less frequent basis since 1989, depending on whether they had already received the full set of secrets.”
In the final question answered he states:
“For all the dangers that looking for private revelation may involve—ranging from engaging with something that is contrary to the teachings of the Church to simply being distracted from a healthy practice of faith centered on Jesus Christ—these special instances of God’s benevolent interference in our world can be a great jumping-off point for strengthening our faith.
For those times when we have spiritual doubts, or simply need that extra push toward God, miraculous events can quench a deep and authentic thirst to know what is good and true. Miracles remind us that God is truly there, looking out as a father for the well-being and protection of his children.”
This book is another excellent volume in this incredible series.
Read the review on my blog Book Reviews and More and reviews of other books in the 20 Answers Series.
Note: This book is part of a series of reviews: 2018 Catholic Reading Plan!
This is one of the books in the series that all Catholic’s should read. There are so many Catholics I have encountered that could benefit from reading books from this series, and specifically this book. As this volume covers topics that often cause such contention and misunderstanding with other Christians.
The Questions answered in this volume are:
1. What is private revelation?
2. Why would God work in this way?
3. What does Scripture teach us about private revelation?
4. What are some examples of private revelation in history?
5. Aren’t stories of private revelations merely remnants of a more credulous, unscientific age?
6. How should we approach claims of private revelation?
7. How does the Church judge claims of private revelation?
8. What are some of the characteristics of authentic private revelations?
9. Do we have to believe in approved private revelations?
10. What are Marian apparitions?
11. How many times has Mary appeared?
12. What are the common themes and messages of Marian apparitions?
13. What is the Miraculous Medal?
14. What happened at Guadalupe?
15. What happened at Lourdes?
16. What happened at Fatima?
17. What happened at Zeitun?
18. Are private revelations happening in the world today?
19. What is happening in Medjugorje?
20. How can approved private revelations help me grow closer to God?
I doubt you could find a Catholic who is not familiar at least with the names Fatima, Lourdes, Guadalupe. And in fact, many non-Catholic Christians are familiar with those names. But what about Zeitum, Medjugorje and others? There is so much information packed into this little volume.
I was specifically appreciative of O’Neill’s handling of Medjugorje. He begins with stating:
“The most controversial alleged apparition of the Virgin Mary in the history of the Church comes from the small town of Medjugorje in Bosnia-Herzegovina. Mary—the Gospa, as she’s affectionately known there—allegedly promised ten secrets to the six seers who were children when they claimed to have begun receiving daily visions in 1981. They have continued to report them on a less frequent basis since 1989, depending on whether they had already received the full set of secrets.”
In the final question answered he states:
“For all the dangers that looking for private revelation may involve—ranging from engaging with something that is contrary to the teachings of the Church to simply being distracted from a healthy practice of faith centered on Jesus Christ—these special instances of God’s benevolent interference in our world can be a great jumping-off point for strengthening our faith.
For those times when we have spiritual doubts, or simply need that extra push toward God, miraculous events can quench a deep and authentic thirst to know what is good and true. Miracles remind us that God is truly there, looking out as a father for the well-being and protection of his children.”
This book is another excellent volume in this incredible series.
Read the review on my blog Book Reviews and More and reviews of other books in the 20 Answers Series.
Note: This book is part of a series of reviews: 2018 Catholic Reading Plan!
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