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Calming the Storm: Navigating the Crises Facing the Catholic Church and Society
Today, the Catholic Church is dealing with many complex problems that often leave the faithful confused about the authentic interpretation of Catholic teaching.
In Calming the Storm: Navigating the Crises Facing the Catholic Church and Society, experienced Vatican journalist Diane Montagna conducts a wide-ranging and trenchant interview with Fr. Gerald E. Murray that examines the root causes of and potential solutions to the many challenges the Church faces today.
Fr. Murray's insights provide sure guidance in understanding the Church's teaching on
* the indissolubility of marriage,
* homosexuality and gender ideology,
* the worthy reception of Holy Communion,
* the value of the Traditional Latin Mass,
* the horror of the sexual abuse of minors by Catholic clergy,
* the responsibility of bishops to uphold—not contradict—the Catholic Faith,
* and the duty of all Catholics to remain faithful to the teachings handed down from the apostles.
Fr. Murray's analysis highlights that, while Christianity is under siege in the modern world, our Faith teaches us to have confidence in God's never-failing providence. Renewing our minds and hearts in the truths that Christ and His Church teaches us brings true peace of soul. Amidst the maelstrom of doctrinal confusion and worldliness in the Church, Christ alone calms the storm when, like the Apostles, we turn to him in confidence and faith.
In Calming the Storm: Navigating the Crises Facing the Catholic Church and Society, experienced Vatican journalist Diane Montagna conducts a wide-ranging and trenchant interview with Fr. Gerald E. Murray that examines the root causes of and potential solutions to the many challenges the Church faces today.
Fr. Murray's insights provide sure guidance in understanding the Church's teaching on
* the indissolubility of marriage,
* homosexuality and gender ideology,
* the worthy reception of Holy Communion,
* the value of the Traditional Latin Mass,
* the horror of the sexual abuse of minors by Catholic clergy,
* the responsibility of bishops to uphold—not contradict—the Catholic Faith,
* and the duty of all Catholics to remain faithful to the teachings handed down from the apostles.
Fr. Murray's analysis highlights that, while Christianity is under siege in the modern world, our Faith teaches us to have confidence in God's never-failing providence. Renewing our minds and hearts in the truths that Christ and His Church teaches us brings true peace of soul. Amidst the maelstrom of doctrinal confusion and worldliness in the Church, Christ alone calms the storm when, like the Apostles, we turn to him in confidence and faith.
464 pages, Hardcover
Published April 7, 2022
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May 26, 2022
I've been a fan or Fr. Murray's as long as he's been a guest on EWTN's "The World Over." I've always appreciated his knowledgeable and thoughtful responses to questions and his clear and insightful addressing of the issues of the day.
This book does a thorough job of addressing many of the "storms" today, hitting all hot button issues, particularly abortion, homosexuality, transgenderism, challenges of and from the current papacy, the German bishops, Eucharistic coherence and other related controversies, and much much more (in 440 pages!).
Absolutely a must read, not only for these troubled times, but also in showing how to dialogue with a more and more depraved culture with intelligence and directness, in love, while always being faithful to the Church.
I hope the conversation continues as a book like this would be welcome every few years.
This book does a thorough job of addressing many of the "storms" today, hitting all hot button issues, particularly abortion, homosexuality, transgenderism, challenges of and from the current papacy, the German bishops, Eucharistic coherence and other related controversies, and much much more (in 440 pages!).
Absolutely a must read, not only for these troubled times, but also in showing how to dialogue with a more and more depraved culture with intelligence and directness, in love, while always being faithful to the Church.
I hope the conversation continues as a book like this would be welcome every few years.
March 13, 2024
My recommendation for this book couldn’t be higher. It is outstanding. I listened to the Audible edition and heard Fr. Murray answering Diane Montagna’s questions in his own voice. He provided very thoughtful and knowledgeable answers to the crisis faithful Catholics are facing today. He reminds us that it is God’s church.
October 20, 2023
This is an important book that discusses and navigates many of the current crises currently "rocking the boat" of the Catholic Church today. I appreciate Diane Montagna's questioning as well as Fr. Murray's honest and simple answers to direct questions as well as his explanatory yet frank approach of addressing the hot-button issues. He is not abrasive but also does not hide his meaning so as not to offend like so many churchmen do today.
The book begins with many personal questions about Fr. Murray which I appreciated since it humanized him and helped me to understand him as a person before hearing his perspective on the controversial issues. Without that, I think there could be a danger of seeing him just as a "talking head" in the news and media and not seen as a real person with family, education, and personal vocation. Like most interviews, I found myself skimming over some answers when I either already knew what he was going to say or could understand the gist of his response. For those unfamiliar or unaware of the questions raised I can see how reading every word may be useful but for those already familiar with many of the issues discussed it didn't necessitate following every word.
The book begins with many personal questions about Fr. Murray which I appreciated since it humanized him and helped me to understand him as a person before hearing his perspective on the controversial issues. Without that, I think there could be a danger of seeing him just as a "talking head" in the news and media and not seen as a real person with family, education, and personal vocation. Like most interviews, I found myself skimming over some answers when I either already knew what he was going to say or could understand the gist of his response. For those unfamiliar or unaware of the questions raised I can see how reading every word may be useful but for those already familiar with many of the issues discussed it didn't necessitate following every word.
November 26, 2022
A trusted spiritual resource
Calming the Storm represents a trusted spiritual resource. Arranged in a handy question-and-answer format, the book elucidates many of the struggles facing the Church today. I found Fr. Gerald Murray’s observations to be insightful and to provide a blueprint forward for true evangelization.
Calming the Storm represents a trusted spiritual resource. Arranged in a handy question-and-answer format, the book elucidates many of the struggles facing the Church today. I found Fr. Gerald Murray’s observations to be insightful and to provide a blueprint forward for true evangelization.
June 10, 2022
A very good book that takes an uncompromising look at where the Catholic Church is today and how we got here. A good lesson for those of us who only know the post Vatican II church and what we have missed out on. Highly recommended.
July 3, 2022
Tremendous book pure Catholic Faith!
July 17, 2022
So insightful! Fr. Murray is highly intelligent and well-versed Catholic theology, scripture, history and Canon Law.
September 19, 2022
Interesting perspective but Fr. Murray seems to want to take the church back to the 1950s and that is, to say the least, unrealistic
April 2, 2023
A must read for devout Catholics hoping to keep the Faith during the current modern crisis of confusion in the Church
December 2, 2023
One of the best books I've read which discusses the state of the Church today. If you're wondering what has happened to the Church and what can I do, read this book.
December 9, 2023
Great Read
This book is filled with wonderful spiritual insight and wisdom. It is God’s church. He assured its survival. Thank you Fr Murray
This book is filled with wonderful spiritual insight and wisdom. It is God’s church. He assured its survival. Thank you Fr Murray
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