Under Siege: No Finer Time to Be a Faithful Catholic

by Austin Ruse

Decades as a Christian leader most notably at the U.N. as president of the Center for Family & Human Rights have earned writer Austin Ruse, once a Washington liberal with little faith, his share of defeats and triumphs. Perhaps most valuably, he has intuited keen tactical insights from his confrontations with the dark side of human nature. You come away from this groundbreaking book with the sense that Ruse knows the enemy better than the enemy knows himself. Ruse carefully examines how the anti-Christian forces gained power over every elite institution in America. He exposes their most deviant plans for the future. He then issues his authoritative call to arms, brilliantly arguing that there is no finer time to be a faithful Catholic. God Himself called each of us to live in this time and place, to contribute to the renewal society and the Church, and to vanquish the enemies of civilization. Ruse argues that each of us is called specifically to this battle and he provides a roadmap for fighting the major challenges American Christians now face. He identifies the vulnerabilities of the Leftists who appear so dominant today, and he pinpoints Catholicism s most potent sources of resistance. More than anything, Ruse argues that, as dark as these days seem to be, future generations will look upon this generation with envy that they could not have been here with us in these dangerous times when everything seems so lost. Ruse lays it all out in these simple, balanced pages. The best days could be ahead for us, but only if we accept and stick to this plan to rebuild Christendom.

Genres: Catholic, Religion

208 pages, Hardcover

Published April 27, 2021

Reviews

[James R Cascione · Rating 5 out of 5]

Inspiring

The author pulls no punches about the major political and ecclesial crises which we are currently experiencing, but encourages us to bravely face the crises in an active way.

[Mrs C · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have read many books who sound the clarion call such as this and they are usually well-intentioned but lack organization and contain flimsy supportive material to champion their cause. Mr. Ruse is a journalist and he knows that presentation of facts and an engaging writing style (straight to the point) make the difference in stirring hearts and minds

All thorny issues are presented here: gender ideology, abortion, sexual scandal of the clergy, and in so many words, secular narcissism. After reading, I see a pattern of how the Catholic church has been assailed by those who have relentlessly tried to dismantle the key values that have been established from the beginning of time: family unit, community, and God.

The author exhorts that the time to act is now. Readers will not benefit from feeling despair or daydream about better times. We are put here for a reason. Our souls long for Truth and for something more than shallow diversions.

Thank you Mr. Ruse for writing this book. It's a hopeful and thought-provoking book that illustrates that God can bring about good in many ways, even from evil.

[Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fantastic introduction on MANY hot topics that are in full force to destroy our present and future humanity. That’s where the book starts and ends - intros. The book could have been longer with stronger, more in depth threads, on all topics. Instead, the writer tells us to go look up more on our own.

On to the references. Website links to articles for references? What happens when those links are dead? There’s different Catholic books out there that will provide a myriad of scholastic research options for the reader to dig in further. This book does not.

Realistically, the writing is not great. Many parts don’t flow and paragraphs end entire topics abruptly. I’m not sure if this was intentional or a bad editor.

SUCH important topics. Better executions are out there.

Thank you for your work with the UN, Ruse!

[Brenda L Hernandez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Eye opening and inspirational

My husband and I listened to this together. We really appreciated how hopeful and inspiring it was in the end because the things we have been witnessing in the world today are unfathomable and extremely overwhelming.

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

"We are a "let's roll" people, not a "let's roll up in a ball" people." I love this book. A great reminder of who we are. Highly recommend.

[Emma]

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[Patrick · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a great read. I wish that I could have had the time to read it in one or two sittings. The book provides perspective on our time. We are living in an epoch to be sure.

[Robert Miller · Rating 4 out of 5]

Live a life of truth amidst the lies of the world. Make a commitment to a life worth living by engaging in prayer and service to others.

[Nate · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book made excellent points and was encouraging to read, unfortunately I believe it took too politically conservative approach than necessary.