Unicorn in Sanctuary-New Age [Paperback]

R. England (Author), Randy England (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1992

The New Age Movement is widely discussed and promoted by fashionable personalities and the commercial media. Its symbols and concepts are becoming increasingly widespread. But as a bizarre combination of humanist ideals, pagan superstitions, self-deification, Satanism and witchcraft, the New Age Movement is far more dangerous than it appears. All the more alarming, therefore, is the spread of New Age ideas within the Catholic Church. The Unicorn in the Sanctuary documents this problem, unmasking New Age notions which have become part of so many prayer workshops, retreat experiences, lecture programs and educational conferences at every level of our Church. This book is the first full-length study of the impact of the New Age on Catholicism. In a clear, down-to-earth style, author Randy England tells readers what it is, what is wrong with it, where it came from and what to do about it. He traces its roots from Teilhard de Chardin and Modernism to its flowering in Creation-centered and Feminist spirituality. The Unicorn in the Sanctuary is interesting, informative and enlightening and gives invaluable understanding on a key issue that exercises a very widespread and subversive influence within and upon the Catholic Church.

Product Details

• Paperback: 161 pages
• Publisher: Tan Books (March 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0895554518
• ISBN-13: 978-0937495360
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #963,619 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for Catholics!, December 3, 1999

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K. Young (USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Unicorn in Sanctuary-New Age (Paperback)

This book is a must read for any and all Catholics. This shows the subtle (and sometimes alarming) ways the New Age movement is slowing seeping into the Catholic church, our schools, business' and lives and the dangers it brings with it. Even though this books is about the New Age movement and it's impact on the Catholic church, every Christian can gain some very useful knowledge and insights from this book.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Strong resource for lovers of traditional Catholic liturgy, January 24, 1998

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This review is from: Unicorn in Sanctuary-New Age (Paperback)

Highly readable and sadly amusing 1990/1992 book quoting priests and religious advocates of "New Agey" liturgical changes...some of whom have either been excommunicated or left voluntarily by the time of this review (1998.) Good resource for Catholics who support respect for tradition in liturgy, who aren't sure why some of the radical changes don't "feel right" spiritually, or who just don't like underrdressed informality and bad music at their Sunday Masses.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Is the New Age movement infiltrating your church?, May 9, 2000

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Tim Drake "Author and Journalist" (Saint Joseph, Minnesota) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Unicorn in Sanctuary-New Age (Paperback)

Randall England's eye-opening book examines the dangers of the New Age movement, the movement's beliefs, and its efforts and success in infiltrating mainstream Catholic Churches.

England effectively shows how the New Age movement's beliefs that "we are gods" and efforts to "re-imagine" the Church, have already made their way into many Catholic schools and parishes.

Although somewhat dated it presents factual information that continues to have long-ranging effects on the celebration of liturgy, Christian retreats, and the education of our young. A funeral Mass I was at recently was overflowing with New Age theology.

This is still an important book.