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"The episocpi vagantes of the present day are grouped into four main streams of succession...each present peculiar features and problems of their own, and not only this, but their representatives are men who differ widely from each other."-from the INTRODUCTION. The independent Catholic movement has branches-both official and unofficial-all over the world. They constitute one of the most interesting phenomena in Christian history, a movement worthy of greater visibility and academic attention. This is the book that made the first attempt at chronicling this disperate movement, from an Anglican perspective, now back in print for the first time in decades from Apocryphile Press.

The Old Catholic movement is the best kept secret in Christendom. The fact that there is a valid (if "illicit") form of catholicism that is independent of Rome and which values local control seems scandalous to some and a cause for delight or even relief in others. The Old Catholic churches have branches-both official and unofficial-all over the world. They constitute one of the most interesting and diverse movements in Christian history, a movement worthy of greater visibility and academic attention. Here is the story of this unlikely legacy, from its beginnings in the fourteenth century through 1977-now back in print after twenty-eight years from Apocryphile Press.

The purpose of this book is to provide brief biographies of certain historical figures whose names have for long been prevalent in English literature. These names are used not only in correct historical allusions, but as imaginative ideas; myths, one might almost say, of the English mind.-from the Preface Charles Williams was one of the finest-not to mention one of the most unusual-theologians of the twentieth century. His mysticism is palpable-the unseen world interpenetrates ours at every point, and spiritual exchange occurs all the time, unseen and largely unlooked for. His novels are legend, his poetry profound, and as a member of the Inklings, he contributed to the mythopoetic revival in contemporary culture.

When Charles Williams died in 1945 there remained to us of his work, besides his published books and those which he had in preparation for the press, a number of essays which had appeared in periodicals and elsewhere, many of which contain important statements of his ideas. A selection of these is printed here. -from the Introduction Charles Williams was one of the finest-not to mention one of the most unusual-theologians of the twentieth century. His mysticism is palpable-the unseen world interpenetrates ours at every point, and spiritual exchange occurs all the time, unseen and largely unlooked for. His novels are legend, and as a member of the Inklings, he contributed to the mythopoetic revival in contemporary culture.

Wondering what spiritual direction is all about? Looking for a practical guide that covers everything from finding a spiritual guide to becoming one? This is your "how-to" book on the history, practice and ethics of spiritual guidance.Spiritual Direction 101 brings spiritual guidance down to earth, making it accessible to people from a variety of spiritual and religious traditions. This book gives you the nitty-gritty "here's how it's done" information, such as tips, tools, stories and descriptions to assist spiritual directors and build awareness in those seeking spiritual help.Spiritual Direction 101 is all you need to demystify the art of spiritual guidance and prepare you for a meaningful encounter-whether as a seeker or a guide. If you want an easy-to-follow primer, written from practical experience and years of training new spiritual guides, this is the one book to add to your spiritual library.

An evil bishop wields the Spear of Destiny. Wicked magicians are raising an army of the damned. Our only hope-five fucked-up friars and their dog. God help us all.Fr. Dylan has spent his entire adult life ducking responsibility. As far as he's concerned, there's no problem so big that a bong hit or two can't fix.But when the Spear of Destiny threatens every living soul and an army of the damned begins to gather on his doorstep, Dylan has to admit he's met his match.Then, when the Blackfriars' prior disappears, all eyes turn to Dylan to lead them. Dylan can either step up or allow unspeakable evil to grind everything innocent and good underfoot…The Power is the second book in the Berkeley Blackfriars series, but it is a standalone adventure and can be enjoyed all on its own. If you love supernatural suspense laced with humor and danger, you'll love J.R. Mabry's Berkeley Blackfriars' books. Fans of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Preacher, The Dresden Files, and the Mercy Thompson series will thrill to this new paranormal fantasy adventure.Buy this book and get The Power today!WARNING: This book contains adult language and sexual situations. Not appropriate for children or people who are easily offended!

An unhinged tycoon. A lodge of evil magicians. A plan to steal every child from the face of the earth.Fr. Richard Kinney is having a crappy week. He's not at all sure he's the best leader for the demon-hunting Berkeley Blackfriars, his boyfriend has just broken up with him, and his last exorcism did not go well.Kat Webber is in over her head. After discovering her brother's comatose body in the midst of a demonic ritual, her heart sinks as she realizes he was up to something sketchy…maybe even evil.Reaching out to the Blackfriars for help, Kat and Richard uncover a lodge of evil magickians who make every avocado in the world disappear-then every dog.It's a race against time as Kat and the Blackfriars try to stop the magickians from eliminating their next target-every child on earth.Fans of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Preacher, The Dresden Files, and the Mercy Thompson series will love this spine-tingling yet humorous supernatural suspense novel.Scroll up to buy or borrow, and enter The Kingdom today!WARNING: This book contains adult language and sexual situations. Not appropriate for children or people who are easily offended!

These books cannot fail to be of interest to students of apocalyptic literature and of the origins of Christianity. It is with a view to help such that this book has been made available. Until the publication of this book, the Secrets of Enoch were previously known only in Russia. The Apocalypse of Baruch constitutes the last noble utterance of Judaism before it plunged into the dark and oppressive years following the destruction of Jerusalem. These two classics in apocryphal literature are now available once again to the general public in this combined edition from the Apocryphile Press.

Simply the best account of a person's ayahuasca experiences. Period.Have you wondered what an ayahuasca experience is like, from the perspective of the participant? What are the visions like? And the teachings?And what's the point of it all, anyway? Is ayahuasca a pathway to God? A doorway to the shamanic realms? Are you considering drinking this visionary brew yourself, and wondering what to expect? Or, having drunk it, are you trying to make sense of your discoveries?Award-winning journalist and author Guy Crittenden offers, finally, a profound and thorough account of his first 12 ayahuasca experiences, taking readers from the Peruvian rainforest to ceremonies in North America, revealing the full potential of this transformative medicine.The Year of Drinking Magic: Twelve Ceremonies with the Vine of Souls is more than a collection of spell-binding accounts of journeys to the spirit realm; it's also an inspiring roadmap for individuals in search of deep personal healing, accelerated spiritual growth and a call to action in saving our living Earth-Gaia-from the predations of our technocratic material culture, disconnected from Source.In this book, you'll discover:• lucid writing about the author's incredible journeys with ayahuasca and other Amazonian psychotropic plants • insights into how to work with visionary plants and interpret their teachings • an experiential blueprint for implementing the hero's journey in your own life • revelations from Source about humanity's past, future and current predicament • direct reports about working with other "entheogens" such as San Pedro cactus, cannabis, and DMT (including 5-MeO-DMT "toad" sacrament) and their sacred messages for humanityThe Year of Drinking Magic: Twelve Ceremonies with the Vine of Souls is set to become a classic in the spiritual growth and psychedelic category, and will no doubt be read by thousands of people eager to prepare for their own spirit quests and personal healing journeys.Buy The Year of Drinking Magic and supercharge your quest into personal fulfillment and revelation!

MGR SERGE A. THERIAULT est surintendant ge¿ne¿ral pour le Canada, Conseil international des E¿glises communautaires (C.I.E¿.C.). Il est aussi e¿ve¿que de son Rite catholique chre¿tien et recteur de la paroisse Saint- Bernard et Saint-Gre¿goire d'Ottawa-Gatineau, Canada. Il a e¿crit une dizaine de livres et a contribue¿ ä plusieurs publications sur l'histoire de l'E¿glise, la the¿ologie et le counseling pastoral.Il a obtenu un B.Th. du Colle¿ge dominicain de philosophie et de the¿ologieä Ottawa, une mai¿trise en counseling pastoral de l'Universite¿ Saint- Paul, ä Ottawa, et un doctorat en the¿ologie de l'Universite¿ de Berne, Suisse. Il est aussi diplo¿me¿ de la Missionary School of Medicine de Londres et diplo¿me¿ en lettres de l'Universite¿ d'Ottawa, en administration publique (M.A.P.) de l'Universite¿ du Que¿bec, en e¿ducation (B.E¿d. ) de l'Universite¿ de Montre¿al, et en arbitrage (Barreau du Que¿bec). Il est Fellow & Diplomate de l'American Board of Medical Psychotherapists.L'e¿ve¿que Theriault est marie¿ ä Diane Chouinard, une e¿ducatrice ä la retraite (Western Quebec School Board). Ils sont les parents de Jean-Franc¿ois, Me¿lanie et Justin, et les grands-parents de Veronica.

Berkeley is a smoldering ruin. Bloodthirsty demons prowl the streets. A revenge-crazed magician ascends into heaven, vowing to bring it down in flames.When Brian discovers Terry has cheated on him he is utterly devastated, and flees to San Francisco to sort through the rubble of his life…When magicians open the gates of hell, the Blackfriars scramble to stop them from turning the East Bay into a nightmarish wasteland of torture and mayhem…While everyone is looking the other way, a lone magician ascends through the planes of heaven with one mission in mind: kill God and bring the Kingdom of Heaven down in flames…Wounded, bickering, and utterly incapable of handing the situation, the Blackfriars call on Brian to put things right. But if he's not capable of even holding onto a boyfriend, how can he possibly muster the confidence needed to save heaven and earth?The Glory is the third book in the Berkeley Blackfriars series, but it is a standalone adventure and can be enjoyed all on its own. If you love supernatural suspense laced with humor and danger, you'll love J.R. Mabry's Berkeley Blackfriars' books. Fans of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Preacher, The Dresden Files, and the Mercy Thompson series will thrill to this new paranormal fantasy adventure.Buy this book and get The Glory today!