"Reluctant Allies does what few books are able to do. It welcomes newcomers to these authors, it provides deeper understanding to those familiar with their works, and it offers new perspectives to those who are specialists in this area. Father Longenecker’s writing is clear and refreshing in a special way and very good for the soul." — Devin Brown, English Professor, Asbury University, author of A Life Observed: A Spiritual Biography of C. S. Lewis
Purchase the ebook here for most readers. For the Kindle version purchase from Amazon here.-
This collection of Fr Longenecker's essays on the life and works of T.S.Eliot, C.S.Lewis and J.R.R.Tolkien was gathered from his regular column at the St Austin Review, Imaginative Conservative website and various other outlets. What others have said about the book: -
A six session course exploring the philosophical sources for the book, Immortal Combat- Confronting the Heart of Darkness. You can watch this series on your own or download and watch with a study group in your parish. -
This course - The Way of St Benedict is the course I taught at Avila Institute - St Benedict and St Therese. Most of the content focuses on St Benedict, but we wove in St Therese in connection with my book St Benedict and St Therese - The Little Rule and the Little Way. After you purchase the course you will be led directly to a page for you to download and view the videos. -
Soldiers of the Great War Write to Therese of Lisieux...This remarkable collection of letters from French soldiers fighting in the Great War is an abiding sign of the little saint’s supernatural powers. She said on her deathbed, “I will spend my heaven doing good on earth” and she wasted no time! These letters from brave young soldiers tell how she appeared to them, how she miraculously protected them, delivered them from danger, healed them and encouraged them in battle.
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Here are sixteen disguises of atheism in our society today. Learn what they are and what to do about it. -
Austin Fairfax is a young college student who is set a challenge by his parish priest--to embark on an adventure to learn the Way of the Wilderness Warrior--the way of spiritual maturity in Christ. His quest leads him to the hermitage of an amazing old monk who takes him step by step on the spiritual hero's quest.
