A Reluctant Malachi

A RELUCTANT MALACHI is a collection of Thomas J. Quinlan’s sometimes serious, sometimes ribald, and often hilarious homilies, reflections, fantasies, and writings which point in the direction his beloved Catholic Church must go in the age of Vatican II. Between jousts at the ludicrous mythology which has infiltrated Christian religion and jousts at those who excoriate him publicly, he masterfully describes the foundation necessary to create a thoughtful, spiritual, and meaningful Catholic—and even Protestant-- Christian community. "TQ has been one of the hidden treasures of the Catholic Church over so many years. Many have not understood his approach to pastoral ministry, but it has been invaluable in many respects. His new book, A Reluctant Malachi, introduces the reader to some of the wisdom he has shared with many Catholics and others over the years. I heartily recommend the book." Richard P. McBrien, Crowley-O'Brien Professor of Theology, University of Notre Dame. "I ordered A Reluctant Malachi a few weeks ago, perhaps you remember my name; you sent a nice note with TQ's website inside the book, inviting me to contact him. After some busy, busy days I opened the book last weekend and began reading. What a joy. What wonderful brain food! "Yesterday I wrote a letter to TQ and sent you a copy, rather than send electronically. I had lots to tell him about my memories of Good Shepherd, and some photos from 1972 to send along too. (My father always had a camera with him.) Regarding Dad: My full name is Margaret Howland Jewett, and that's Dad at the bottom of page viii. He (Bud) and my mother (Mary) loved TQ. They died a few years ago. In fact, TQ came and spoke at Mom's funeral which we held at Mt. Vernon Unitarian Church. Mt. Vernon Unitarian was a vital part of our community, and though we didn't belong they had no problem hosting her funeral, and TQ had no problem being their either, of course. Thank you for this book. --Maggie Howland