Sinopsis
A provocative novel about faith, ritual, and the people who live between tradition and change.
George Cusack’s The Red Rag of Ritual follows life in a parish where old rituals collide with modern attitudes. The story opens with a curious eight-year-old visitor who asks to see a Catholic church, sparking a quiet drama about belief, authority, and belonging. Through the vicar and his helpers, the book explores how faith shapes daily life, relationships, and the small tensions hidden in a community.
Set against church life, family dynamics, and the politics of ritual, the narrative looks at what it means to be faithful in a changing world. It balances warmth and satire as it introduces memorable figures and the quiet moments that reveal deeper yearnings.
- Character-driven drama centered on a parish and its clergy
- Exploration of faith, ritual, and personal longing
- Witty, observant depiction of parish life and its tensions
- A blend of humor and humane insight into community expectations
Ideal for readers of period fiction that examines religion, society, and the human heart within a charitable, critical eye.
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She trotted in a tremendous hurry up the aisle, drawing a grubby hand along the clean, new seats in her progress, and never pausing till, breathless and excited, she stood before the altar.
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'A House Divided'; 'The Nakedness of the Land'; 'These Christians'; 'Stones for Bread'; 'Half a Loaf'; Her Native Heath; 'A Daniel Come to Judgment'; 'Frail Children of Dust'; 'A Friend of Sinners'; 'A Tale That is Told'; 'Without Charity'; 'Whispering Tongues'; The Midnight Mass of Christmas; 'Fools Rush In'; 'After Many Days'; 'The Sins of the Fathers'; 'The Mills of God'; 'Not This Man'; His Gift of Death; 'A Little Child'
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Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book, a fascinating exploration of religious practices, juxtaposes two distinct figures within a rural English parish. The story takes place in a time of flux and change, where traditional beliefs and rituals clash with emerging ideas. The older priest, Father Methuen, is a charming and popular figure, known for his lackadaisical approach to his duties and his love of the finer things in life. The younger priest, Father Philmore, is his earnest and enthusiastic counterpart, deeply committed to the rituals and doctrines of the Church. As the story unfolds, both men grapple with their faith and beliefs, leading to a dramatic climax that exposes the complexities of religious devotion and the human heart. At its core, this book delves into the nature of faith, the search for meaning, and the often-conflicting desires of the flesh and the spirit. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781331458692_0
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