Miracles: A Catholic View

by Ralph McInerny

In an age of sophisticated technology and humanism, miracles are viewed by many (including those who profess to be Christians) as a form of superstition, as a diversion for the easily led, or as an anachronism that should go the way of other passing fads. "Skepticism rather than credulity is the danger today," Dr. Ralph McInerny tells us. "Too many reserve their wonder for the achievements of technology and regard the world as an arena where man progressively shows his mastery. Such optimism comes hard in this bloody, violence-ridden century." The aim of this book is to show what miracles mean to followers of Christ, and thus will revolve around what miracles traditionally mean to Christians, especially Catholics.

153 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 1986

About the author

Ralph Matthew McInerny was an American Catholic religious scholar and fiction writer, including mysteries and science fiction. Some of his fiction has appeared under the pseudonyms of Harry Austin, Matthew FitzRalph, Ernan Mackey, Edward Mackin, and Monica Quill. As a mystery writer he is best known as the creator of Father Dowling. He was Professor of Philosophy, Director of the Jacques Maritain Center, and Michael P. Grace Professor of Medieval Studies at the University of Notre Dame until his retirement in June 2009. He died of esophageal cancer on January 29, 2010.

Reviews

[Nancy · Rating 2 out of 5]

A bit hard to read and comprehend.
Probably a better book for the theologically adept, rather than the average layperson.