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The Smoke of Satan: How Corrupt and Cowardly Bishops Betrayed Christ, His Church, and the Faithful and What Can Be Done About It

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The Smoke of Satan: How Corrupt and Cowardly Bishops Betrayed Christ, His Church, and the Faithful… and What Can Be Done About It

By Philip F. Lawler · Published by TAN Books

Overview

This investigative work examines decades of failure by Church leaders leading to crisis, corruption, and scandal in the Catholic Church. The author argues that recent revelations about abuse and misconduct represent not only individual failings, but a systemic breakdown of episcopal accountability, doctrinal coherence, and moral discipline within the hierarchy. The book concludes by urging committed lay Catholics and faithful clergy to demand reform, transparency, and a renewed fidelity to the Gospel for the sake of the Church’s future. 

  • Exposes how scandals of abuse and misconduct reflect deeper structural and moral failures among bishops and clergy 
  • Analyzes how institutional cover‑ups and a culture of secrecy have eroded trust, doctrine, and discipline in the Church 
  • Reveals internal pressures towards secularism and moral compromise within segments of the Vatican leadership 
  • Details controversial testimonies and calls for thorough investigation and acknowledgment of wrongdoing at all levels of Church hierarchy 
  • Offers a concrete plan for reform, calling the faithful to demand accountability and to work toward renewal of sacramental integrity, discipline, and orthodoxy 

Intended Audience

For adult Catholics, clergy, seminarians, and concerned laity seeking an honest, uncompromising analysis of the recent crisis in the Church. Also suited for those interested in ecclesiastical reform, Church history, apologetics, or advocacy for accountability and renewal in the life of the faithful. 

Key Themes

  • Clerical corruption and episcopal failure
  • Institutional breakdown and crisis in Church unity
  • Urgency of reform, transparency, and accountability
  • Lay and clergy responsibility for renewal and healing

 

Author:
Philip F. Lawler
Imprint:
TAN Books
Pages:
216
Publication Date:
11/5/2018
Product Format:
Paperbound
Height:
8.50
Width:
5.50

6 Reviews

  • 5
    Smike of Satan

    Posted by John Niehaus on Feb 23rd 2024

    Mr. Lawler correctly points out how our weak Bishops and Priest have caused the Church to go into fr…

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  • 5
    We all need to know

    Posted by Joan H. on Apr 8th 2023

    I read this book last year and bought two more copies to share with friends who need to be aware of …

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  • 5
    A chilling reality for all

    Posted by PATRICIA H. on Feb 27th 2023

    A chilling reality for all Faithful about what occurred while many of us slept.ù However this work a…

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  • 5
    Smoke of Satan

    Posted by LORRAINE E. on Feb 25th 2023

    Jesse Romero is very knowledgeable. This was an informative book. Must read to bolster our faith in …

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  • 4
    The Church on earth is called to be the Church Militant

    Posted by Dcn. G. on May 31st 2022

    In my view, this is a very good book, this is one book among many that address cultural evils outsid…

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  • 5
    I suspected such things, I

    Posted by Isabel W. on May 21st 2022

    I suspected such things, I am happy that someone wrote about it; I didnt know how bad , the situatio…

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