Hello dear Reverend Manchester! I recently heard about a book by Rev. Donald Omand (written in 1970). The title is: "Experiences of a Present Day Exorcist". Critics I have read (on amazon.com) are excellent. Have you heard about that book? And if so, would it be among those you would recommend to read? Wishing you all the best, — Hans Verschelden.
I have known and read about Dr Donald Omand for much of my life, though we never met, and, while not entirely convinced by his exorcism of the Bermuda Triangle, I would nonetheless recommend Experiences of a Present Day Exorcist to anyone fascinated by the subject matter this author's life was so dominated by.
I certainly feel Dr Omand to have been sincere in what he set out to do. He is also an exponent of some interesting theories, particularly on the Loch Ness monster not being an animal and the identity of UFOs etc.
I certainly feel Dr Omand to have been sincere in what he set out to do. He is also an exponent of some interesting theories, particularly on the Loch Ness monster not being an animal and the identity of UFOs etc.
Dr Omand, a retired vicar in the Church of England, is an interesting character, to say the least, but perhaps "present day" in the title of his book should now be revised?
Dr Omand being interviewed by BBC television during the re-enactment of an exorcism.
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Dear Bishop Manchester!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for taking of your time to answer my question about D. Omand's book. Oh and concerning books, the last edition of Rev. Montague Summers' book, "The Vampire: His Kith and Kin". I already had a HC copy of that title (University Books, 1960) in my personal library but couldn't resist to buy the recently published edition (2011) of that same work. I should receive it within the next few days. This new release is described as being a critical edition of Rev. Summers' book. Once again, i thank you very much for your kind answer.
Wishing you all the best.
Hans Verschelden.
Dear Reverend Manchester!
ReplyDeleteI am sending you this message to tell you that even if we never met (and very probably never will) i consider you to be a friend. After all, are we not also brothers in Christ? Furthermore, i know that we both share a common grief for a time which has now gone. I am a man of 56 now dear Bishop and i do feel like a stranger in this world. Even the "modern" Catholic religion is now an empty shell and not a refuge for me anymore. Indeed, this religion has been emptied from so much of its meanings and contents and with the hope to attract (or make stay within its ranks) tne more possible people. But what is the meaning to have many people in the Church if this same Church betrays its original mission? Like i used to tell you some time ago now, i was studying part time (only two evenings a week as i have obligstions...) in a Theology faculty but i dont not anymore. Teachers there dont even believe in the latin mass and they also strongly disbelief in demons. What kind of christianity is that dear Bishop Manchester? How can i subscribe to that pale imitation and mockery of our ancestor's faith? Here, i must admit that i dont even go to the church anymore? Why should i be going there? To look at empty rites and by people who most probably (or at least many of them) dont even believe in the existence of evil forces and even in .... God himself (yes, you read right)?? Also, how is it that Rome (which is responsible of the faithfuls) can close its eyes on such an intolerable situation? This is beyond me! And so, because of that, i am now alone in my faith, praying at home. like a man in exile, a man without church and without any spiritual support. I dont say that to complain but to simply tell things as they are! Now I did! And also i take this opportunity to once again wish you all the best. God bless you.
Hans Verschelden.
A very good book. I'm lucky enough to own a copy. Secondhand, it smells a bit musty now. I read three chapters yesterday. Very enjoyable.
ReplyDeleteHe wrote another book, 'the man who exercised the Bermuda triangle'. There are 3 chapters on vampirism. An account of two men possessed by demons causing a lust to drink blood. Vampirism comes in many forms.