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The Layman and His Conscience

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A proper examination of conscience is surely one of the most challenging tasks of the Christian life. For the laity, charged with the work of sanctifying the world "from within as a leaven" (in the words of Lumen gentium), this task is made especially difficult by the clamorous distractions which come simply from being in the world, even if not of the world. To ease the difficulty of this task, Monsignor Knox offers in The Layman and His Conscience a retreat specifically for lay people to "remake their minds" by the power of God's good grace. Leading his retreatants (and now readers) in a spiritual "spring-cleaning," Knox throws open the windows of the soul and lets in the pure light and fresh air of the Holy Spirit to show our sins for what they are (and are not) and their causes in our bad habits and half-baked intentions, and sets down a programme of humble habits and holy intentions to keep our consciences clean and make our lives, here and now, "fit for heaven."

The last of the books prepared by Knox before his death in 1957, The Layman and His Conscience is a faithful companion to his earlier work, A Retreat for Lay People. Complementing and continuing the fine lines of spiritual insight and encouragement contained there, Knox opens the ears of the sheep to know-and love-the voice of the Good Shepherd.

Ronald Knox:

Ronald Knox was a prominent English Catholic priest, theologian, author, and radio broadcaster. Born in 1888, he was educated at prestigious institutions like Eton College and Balliol College, Oxford. Initially ordained as an Anglican priest, he later converted to Catholicism. Knox was a prolific writer, known for his detective novels, translations of the Bible, and theological works. He was also a gifted translator, particularly renowned for his translation of the Vulgate Bible into English. His witty and engaging style made him a popular figure in both religious and literary circles. Beyond his literary and theological contributions, Knox was a skilled orator and broadcaster, using his platform to defend the Catholic faith and engage in intellectual debates. His legacy continues to influence Catholic thought and literature.

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