02294cam a22003133u 4500 66467 UtSlPG 20260610134532.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 BX Connellan, Thomas, 1854-1920? Rev. T. Connellan, to his dearly beloved brethren, the Roman Catholics of the diocese of Elphin Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2021-10-04 Transcribed from the [c1889] edition printed by J. T. Drought by David Price "Rev. T. Connellan, to his dearly beloved brethren, the Roman Catholics of the…" by Rev. Thomas Connellan is a theological letter written in the late 19th century. This publication addresses the Roman Catholic community in the Diocese of Elphin, exploring the author's perspective on important religious doctrines and practices. The book serves as a personal account of Connellan's journey and theological evaluations after his departure from the Roman Catholic Church. In this heartfelt letter, Connellan reflects on his time as a Catholic priest and discusses the reasons for his theological scruples. He challenges several core beliefs held by the Roman Catholic Church, such as the practices of confession, the doctrine of transubstantiation, and the authority of the Pope. Using historical references and biblical interpretations, Connellan attempts to persuade his readers to reconsider their faith and practices. Ultimately, he expresses his desire to return to his parishioners, sharing the peace and joy he has found through faith in Christ outside the framework of Roman Catholicism, emphasizing the significance of personal belief and scriptural authority in the Christian faith. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Catholic Church -- Controversial literature Catholic ex-priests -- Ireland https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66467 107289 107289