Father Elijah An Apocalypse
Father Elijah An Apocalypse by Michael O’Brien is a thought-provoking novel published by Ignatius Press in 1996. This 596-page work delves into the condition of the Roman Catholic Church at the end of time, presenting a narrative that examines the modern world and the complexities of contemporary religious life. The story follows Father Elijah Schafer, a Carmelite priest, who embarks on a secret mission for the Vatican, facing various crises that impact the Church’s ultimate destiny.
Readers will find a gripping exploration of faith and morality as Father Elijah is tasked with infiltrating the inner circles of a figure believed to be the Antichrist. The narrative addresses themes of repentance and the urgency of spreading the Gospel, reflecting on the strengths and weaknesses of the religious landscape. This edition offers a comprehensive look at the challenges faced by the Church, making it a significant addition to discussions surrounding Christianity and its future.
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Michael O’Brien presents a thrilling apocalyptic novel about the condition of the Roman Catholic Church at the end of time. It explores the state of the modern world, and the strengths and weaknesses of the contemporary religious scene, by taking his central character, Father Elijah Schafer, a Carmelite priest, on a secret mission for the Vatican which embroils him in a series of crises and subterfuges affecting the ultimate destiny of the Church. The Pope and the Cardinal Secretary of State call him out of obscurity and give him a task of the highest sensitivity: to penetrate into the inner circles of a man whom they believe may be the Antichrist. Their purpose: to call the Man of Sin to repentance, and thus to postpone the great tribulation long enough to preach the Gospel to the whole world.
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