A Priest and His Dog

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ISBN: 9781621386612

The Tale of Tati

Malachi Martin, Jerome Atherholt, Wolfgang Smith

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Angelico Press
18 November 2020

Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945); Religion & beliefs; Roman Catholicism, Roman Catholic Church; Dogs as pets

Angelico Press is pleased to publish this highly personal one-of-a-kind manuscript from the hand of a literary giant. Left unpublished at the time of the author's death more than 20 years ago, this work was known only to a few until recently. A Priest and His Dog:

The Tale of Tati is a rare jewel, and a testament, not only to Fr. Malachi Martin's genius as a storyteller, but above all to his eminence as a sacerdotal servant of Christ. Not intended for readers imbued with ""worldly wisdom,"" it calls for the openness of a child before the mysteries of God.

We may take it that the author looked upon his little Cairn terrier not indeed as an ""animal"" in the usual sense but simply as a ""creature of God."" This ""pet"" story breaks new ground, for charming and touching as it is, its true message is spiritual, having to do with the mystery of the animal soul and the possibility of its participation in that supreme blessedness termed ""life eternal."" The great question is whether that summum bonum is attainable for the likes of Tati, as our hearts would wish. While not declaring himself on this issue in explicitly metaphysical or theological terms, it appears that Malachi Martin is in fact weighing in heavily on this long-disputed conundrum: on the side, that is, of his canine friend.

By: Malachi Martin
Illustrated by: Jerome Atherholt
Foreword by: Wolfgang Smith
Imprint: Angelico Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 203mm, Width: 127mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 200g
ISBN: 9781621386612
ISBN 10: 1621386619
Pages: 66
Publication Date: 18 November 2020
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

MALACHI BRENDAN MARTIN (July 23, 1921-July 27, 1999) was ordained as a Jesuit priest and served as Professor of Palaeography at the Vatican's Pontifical Biblical Institute. From 1958, he served as secretary to Cardinal Augustin Bea during preparations for the Second Vatican Council. Disillusioned by the Council, he asked to be released from certain aspects of his Jesuit vows in 1964 and moved to New York City. He gained renown as the bestselling author of Hostage to the Devil, The Jesuits, The Windswept House, and many other works. JEROME ATHERHOLT is a graduate of the Schuler School of Fine Art in Baltimore, MD where he also taught for 11 years. He is a senior artist at FIRAXIS Games in Maryland and a Deacon in the Antiochian Orthodox Church.