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New Zealand Tablet, 13 June 1912, Page 26

PUBLICATIONS

The Catholic Faith. A Compendium authorised by H.H. Pope Pius X. Translated by permission of the Holy See. R. and T. Washbourne, London.

The preface informs us that this translation has been made by special permission of the Holy See in positive form from the Catechismo Maggiore, to meet the wishes of Catholics and others who desire 4 to possess a brief and authoritative summary of what is taught about the Faith by the Catholic Church. As the Catechism above referred to is prescribed by the Holy Father for use in all the higher classes of schools in the province of Rome, with the expression of a confident hope that it will be taken as a model for wider use, it is clear that the doctrine therein contained is published with the highest authority any Compendium of Catholic teaching can possess. The work may be cordially recommended, also, on its merits. It is clear, compact, and thoroughno necessary point omitted, and yet not a word wasted. This handy manual, which is strongly bound in cloth, is sure of a very wide circulation. Price, Is net. Christian Science and Catholic Teaching. By the Rev. James Goggin. The Ave Maria Press, Notre Dame, Indiana.

In this little booklet of 48 pages the author discusses, concisely but comprehensively, the element of truth in Christian Science, the exaggerations of Christian Science, and the dangerous errors and tendencies arising from these exaggerations; and shows that the truth upon the topics embraced under the general term ' Christian Science' is to be found in its purest form in the Catholic system. Father Goggin has done his work well; and anyone interested in the subject will find it adequately and convincingly treated in this little work. Price 6d.

Sermons for the Sundays and Some Festivals of the Year. By the Rev. Thomas White. Selected and arranged from his MSS. by the Rev. John Lingar D.D. Joseph F. Wagner, New York. This book of sermons comes to .us unprefaced, and no information is given regarding the author. The book contains some fifty-three discourses constituting an interesting course of Christian doctrine—both dogmatic and moral. The sermons, while containing nothing specially brilliant or original, are nevertheless suggestive and readable; and the synopsis at the head of each instruction makes it easy to quickly grasp the points and substance of the discourse. Price, 1 dollar 50 cents, net.

Little Sermons on the Catechism. From the Italian of Cosimo Corsi, Cardinal Archbishop of Pisa. Vol. 11. Joseph F. Wagner, New York.

When the first volume of these f Little Sermons' appeared we gladly welcomed it; and we now cordially extend our greeting to Volume II." This volume forms a complete course of Christian doctrine. ' The style is simple, clear, and attractive; and each instruction, though short, is admirably suited as a frame work for a full sermon. We have little difficulty in recommend-

ing the work, which must prove suggestive and helpful. Price, 1 dollar net.

The Delinquencies of Imp. A Play for Schoolgirls, in One Act. By N. Callant Passera. London, R. and T. Washbourne, Ltd.

This is a really clever and taking little comedy. The dialogue is breezy but natural ; the situations are simple yet entertaining; and the whole play —given a capable impersonator of the youthful Imp —affords unlimited scope for fun and by-play. Six characters (girls) are required ; and the performance is timed to last one hour. Price 6d.