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Fr. Chad Ripperger Books & Bio

Fr. Chad Ripperger, Ph.D. is a theologian, psychologist, Thomistic philosopher, and author of a number of traditional Catholic books. Father Ripperger was originally ordained in 1997, as a member of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter (FSSP). He now has his own society, the Doloran Fathers, also known as the Society of the Most Sorrowful Mother, which is located in the archdiocese of Denver. He has a Ph.D. in philosophy and a master's degree in theology from Holy Apostles Seminary in Cromwell, Connecticut. Ripperger has developed a stellar reputation as a stalwart defender of Catholic tradition. 

Fr. Ripperger's books (published by Sensus Traditionis) and lectures give a no-nonsense approach to the Faith, which many of the faithful see as a breath of fresh air. Tumblar House has recently republished an incredibly important lecture by Fr. Ripperger where he examines and seeks to improve the state of the Catholic traditionalist movement, which he believes currently has a lot of problems that are hindering its growth. If you would like to get in contact with Father Ripperger, the best way to do that would be to go to the Doloran Father's website.

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    Deliverance Prayers - For Use by the Laity

    This prayerbook is designated for use by the laity in waging spiritual warfare from the public domain and the Church's treasury. A great many of the prayers in this book are sadly nowhere else to be found, not even in the depths of the internet. In addition to prayers of deliverance, there are also sections on prayers of devotion, and prayers of healing, which both contain some incredibly powerful prayers for bringing down abundant graces from God. Deliverance Prayers - For Use by the Laity i...

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    Minor Exorcisms and Deliverance Prayers (For Priests)

    St. Alphonsus Liguori and other saints have always held that each priest is required to do exorcisms and deliverance depending on his state in life. This does not necessarily mean that he will do solemn exorcisms as directed by his bishop but it does mean that, as the saint says, in every parish and diocese there are people who are under attack from the fallen angels who need the assistance of the priest to whom their care and protection has been entrusted. In His wisdom, Christ, in conferrin...

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    Prayers of the Auxilium Christianorum

    This small prayerbook is a manual that contains the prayers which are to be said everyday for those who are members of the Auxilium Christianorum, which is an association that any diligent and faithful Catholic can join. See the requirements below. This prayers of this book can also be found in the fourth section of Fr. Ripperger's Deliverance Prayers prayerbook.  The Church teaches us that it is divided into the Church Triumphant (which includes the members of the Church in heaven), the Chur...

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    The Binding Force of Tradition

    In The Binding Force of Tradition, Fr. Ripperger provides a study of the object and nature of Sacred Tradition and the moral requirement of Catholics to accept the Sacred tradition. Sacred tradition and the Magisterium are surprisingly complex albeit important topics, especially when dealing with the sensus fidelium and the ordinary Magisterium. Fr. Ripperger answers several vital questions including: "Since normally the rule of faith is the teaching of tradition and Scripture as taught by t...

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    Magisterial Authority

    In Magisterial Authority, Fr. Ripperger answers many common questions that the faithful might have, including: When is the pope infallible? What are the criteria for papal infallibility and how do we determine if a papal pronouncement meets those criteria? What does the Church have to do to finally get on the right track? What were some popes who committed error while being pope? Does papal infallibility apply to the canonization of saints? When are bishops infallible? How does all of this a...

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    The Metaphysics of Evolution

    A philosophical approach to debunking evolution. Fr. Ripperger uses simple principles of logic and reason to show how the concept of macroevolution is inherently irrational and illogical. Some of the logical principles that you will learn about include the "principle of hierarchy of being", “excluded middle”, “non-contradiction”, “sufficient reason”, “cause is greater than the effect”, “proportionate causality,” “resemblance”, and “operation”. In addition to that, there is some discussion on ...

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    Topics on Tradition

    This book an anthology of some of the best columns that Fr. Ripperger ever wrote for The Latin Mass Magazine on many different topics involving Catholic tradition as it relates to current issues in our modern world. Some of the topics include:  The Different Kinds of Tradition Subversion of Tradition Immanentism and the Ecclesiological Devastation Modern Man's Superiority Complex The Value of a Mass The Spirituality of the Ancient Liturgy Teaching Modesty Liturgical Development Christian Art...

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    The Principle of the Integral Good

    When one observes the theological and philosophical collapse among many members of the Church, even some of the higher levels of the Magisterium, as the result of centuries of philosophical and theological decay, one is struck by the lack of rational principles governing the reasoning process in philosophy and theology. This is nowhere more evidenced than in relation to the principle of the integral good as it governs theological discussions in key areas of morality, ecclesiology, and cosmolo...

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    Lincoln and Omaha Sermons

    Lincoln and Omaha Sermons is the collection of theological writings from Father Chad Ripperger, renowned theologian and philosopher. For those seeking an understanding of life that transcends the changing trends of our day, these sermons hold an invaluable perspective. Father Ripperger's deep reverence for traditional teaching is evident in his words, as is his profound love for Our Lord Jesus Christ.Those familiar with Fr. Ripperger's work will likely find echoes of what they've come to admi...

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    The Morality of the Exterior ACT

    The Morality of the Exterior ACT, brought to you by the Writings of St. Thomas Aquinas, is the ultimate resource for exploring how we know what we are doing morally. With an in-depth discussion led by St. Thomas and other moralists, this text delves into a range of topics related to morality, ranging from an analysis of the object of the moral act and how it differs from natural acts to a thorough exploration of circumstances and the fundamental option. Boasting a wealth of knowledge from ren...

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    The Consensus of the Fathers

    In this work, Fr. Ripperger addresses questions in regard to the theological tradition on the consensus of the Fathers and the Theologians. With careful theological precision, he demonstrates who is to be considered a Father of the Church, as well as who is to be considered a Theologian, and what demonstrates a true consensus of their thought throughout the ages. In our modern age where everything seems to be up in the air and drawn into controversy, Fr. Ripperger gives a rare window into the...

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    Introduction to the Science of Mental Health

    This book is composed of three volumes. Vol. I: Philosophical Psychology This text, the first of three volumes in the "Introduction to the Science of Mental Health" series, treats the science of mental health and illness and is based on the writings of St. Thomas Aquinas. The text is divided into three parts: What constitutes a valid science of psychology; The principles one must know in order to discuss mental health and illness; What is mental health and illness according to St. Thomas and ...

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