Title: Modern Catholic Concerns
Author: Peter Mazurek
Publisher: XlibrisAU
ISBN: 978-1796005783
Pages: 620
Genre: Religion and Spirituality
Reviewed by: Lily Amanda
Pacific Book Review
Peter Mazurek’s Modern Catholic Concerns is a sturdy opus which has been penned singly for Catholic devotees, with the central goal being to provide them with indispensable knowledge regarding the myriad facets of the Catholic faith, and the affirming aspects that ratify its validity amongst different faiths.
The text has been divided into five parts namely: Parameters; The Existence of God; The Divinity of Jesus Christ; The Catholic Church; and lastly, Contemporary Issues. The author’s vast experience as a lawyer has enabled him to structure unique techniques in searching out absolute truths for the able presentation of incredible, factual, and analytical verities. He has borrowed from rich historical books and ideas such as the Big Bang Theory, the Pantheon Books, various Biblical translations, and the Code of the Canon Law, among others.
Author Mazurek has ably reminded readers of their sole duty to evaluate any seemingly lucid opinion on crucial religious matters, with the employment of the best available evidence taking center stage, before one is persuaded of the authenticity of such opinion. He has also meticulously accentuated the Catholic dogma regarding widely- argued concepts, such as the existence of God, with the highlight being on the gift of supernatural faith, the principle of causality, and the Five Ways of Aquinas. His work begs a thorough introspection due to its detailed disposition and sophistication of structure, which will require young readers to seek a grown-up’s assistance for easy analysis and comprehension. One of the most outstanding intents of this publication comprises the enlightenment of the church on the rising demand for more missionaries and priests, with a bit of vehemence on having women become priestesses globally. Peter Mazurek’s Modern Catholic Concerns is thus a striking read which will aptly get readers to welcome the constant and inescapable shift of religious dogmas and tenets. Hopefully, by the end of the book, many readers will have been convicted of the quick adaptation the church needs to formulate, to maintain growth and viability in a fast- changing world.
