Unlikely Pilgrim: A Journey Into History and Faith
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Become an affiliate"Alfred Regnery journeyed on foot, bicycle, and local transport along the pilgrim routes of the old world, recording the indelible traces of Christianity in a continent that is now trying hard to rub them out. Regnery's acute observations of the people and places along his way, and his sensitive response to the holiness that still lingers around them, make for fascinating reading. While accomplishing remarkable feats of physical endurance he also pursued his own spiritual journey, from scepticism to Christianity and thence into the Catholic Church. His touching account of this is not the least of the book's many charms, and his account of the state of Europe today should be read by all who are concerned with Western civilisation and its fate."
--Roger ScrutonIn Unlikely Pilgrim, Alfred Regnery has provided a fascinating account of a series of unique trips
to parts of Europe and the Middle East, which give a remarkable insight into the origins and
significant aspects of Christianity and Western Civilization. Much more than a travelogue, this
highly readable book includes both stories of high adventure and perceptive observations of the
peoples and places that have affected the course of history. A particularly compelling feature
of this rewarding book is the author's personal reflections about the impact of these experiences
on his own life and philosophy.
--Ed Meese IIIAl Regnery's Unlikely Pilgrim is the story of grace at work in a life lived with integrity and courage--and an encouragement to others to find The Way.
--George Weigel"Unlikely Pilgrim is not only an account of a journey into history; it is a marvellous, and very readable, account of a walk in faith."
--Tony Perkins, President, Family Research Council"This fascinating faith-filled book about pilgrimages over the last 20 years to historic monasteries and churches in Western and Eastern Europe, the Balkans and the Middle East. Regnery, a convert to Catholicism, found abundant evidence that Christianity is very much alive where it began 2,000 years ago."
--Lee Edwards, Distinguished Fellow, The Heritage Foundation