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Title: The Rock Plunged Into Eternity 

Author: Fulton J. Sheen 
ISBN: 0-8189-0952-8 
Paperback: x + 146 pp. 
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"This work catalogs the weaknesses and the strengths of the human-divine institution of the Roman Cathoic Church that has weathered the storms of twenty centuries and keeps on fulfilling its mission in the world in spite of the scandals, defections and sins of its members, which have marred its existence from the very beginning. In his inimitable style Bishop Sheen shares with us his unwavering love for the Church notwithstanding all of this, and his reasons for it. Built on the rock-solid faith of St. Peter and the promise of Jesus that the gates of hell would not prevail against it, the Church continues to nourish, protect and lead the members of Christ's Mystical Body to their eternal home in heaven. This book shows how the Pope continues to face totalitarianism in our day, as Peter did in his, with the love and forgiveness of the Lord.
 
The Second World War had ended with the division of Europe and the establishment of the "Iron Curtain" between the Soviet Union and the West. The Cold War that ensued was to last for nearly half a century. Fulton J. Sheen (1895-1979), by then a Monsignor, was teaching at the Catholic University of America at the time and had already gained a reputation as the Church's principal apologist in the United States when these radio talks were given on The Catholic Hour as part of a series sponsored by the National Council of Catholic Men for the Holy Year 1950. 

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"The Rock Plunged Into Eternity: After twenty centuries, the work of the Church continues unabated, come scandal, schism or socialism. In this series of radio adresses in 1950, after the World War II had ended and Europe was divided by capitalism and communism, Sheen discusses the people who -- whether they know it or not -- are looking for the Truth that can only be gotten from God. And the way to prevail, he says, is to have faith and love like Mary and Peter. The Church -- built on the rock-like faith of St. Peter -- continues to nourish and protect those who believe, and God saves a place for them in Heaven. One of three new books offering to modern readers -- especially those who have never been exposed to Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen -- a compilation of some of his wonderful and touching words from the Catholic Hour radio addresses. Other titles include The Prodigal World and You." --Crux of the News, March 1, 2004

 
 
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