The books of Father Anthony de Mello were written in a multi-religious context to help the followers of other religions, agnostics and atheists in their spiritual search, and they were not intended by the author as manuals of instruction of the Catholic faithful in Christian doctrine or dogma.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- De Mello's books were for non-Catholics and atheists seeking spirituality, not Catholic doctrine.
- In plain terms
- His books were for other religions and atheists searching for spirituality, not Catholics.
- What can you take from it?
- De Mello wrote for spiritual seekers outside the Church, not for Catholic instruction.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who was this book for?
- What was the author's intent?
Another view
It simplifies the complexity of his actual readership.
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