Folia Theologica et Canonica 4. 26/18 (2015)
RECENSIONS
RECENSIONS 279 113-126); finally, we can read considerations on the preliminary investigation - especially focusing on the “delicta graviora” - which precedes the ecclesiastical penal process (pp. 127-134). The volume gives a clear comprehensive view about the entire spectrum of canon law as an independent sacred legal system, nonetheless the book analysing the current general and particular law of the Catholic Church through sepcific fields of that. The author was able to present a general idea on the method and work of the canonical discipline (e.g., pp. 17-23). There is an indispensable contribution of the author to help to understand the current Latin liturgical norms of celebration of the Holy Eucharist as compared the old liturgical rules, not only regarding celebration of the Holy Mass but other sacraments and sacramentals too. The author - using a chrystal clear argumentation - was able to give a very balanced and objective overview on this question, and it can help a lot in the cleansing of those anomalies which arise many times in the field of sacramental theology and sacramental law, hut it also help to understand the meaning and intention of the new regulations, promulgated by the Supreme Ecclesiastical Authority (pp. 113-114). We really appreciate that precise, accurate analysis - based on the original sources, from the earliest one - which could help to sketch a much more perspicuous picture about those canonical implements, which support the ecclesiastical discipline to manage the cases of the “delicta graviora” by the most strict way (pp. 115-124). The author expressively explain, that this strict way basically is not the effect of 20lh - 21 51 century secular - external, civil - expectations. It happens primarily for protection of the Church’s own life and its goal, which is the promotion of the salvation of soals (i.e. p. 125). There are also very significant those statements which enlighten the role and importance of the preliminary investigation’s norms (De praevia investigatione), preceding the ecclesiastical penal process. These investigations - using every single element of the process - keep in view the common iterest of the Church, therefore the minute description of them could give useful help for handling the indictable offences, particularly for the consequent application and understanding of the “delicta graviora” (pp. 130-133). This presented volume is introduced by the contents (pp. 5-8), the Preface (pp. 9-10), and the usual list of scientific abbrevitions be (pp. 11-12). For the further orientation within the indicated themes, an extensive and updated bibliography has taken place at the end of the book (pp. 135-157). It is followed by a brief English summary (pp. 159-160). Professor Szabolcs Anzelm Szuromi’s new book gives balanced and moderated overview on the doctrine and discipline of the Catholic Church. Thanks to the up-to-date chapters and the very clear presentation of every theme, this new volume is an effective contribution to understanding of the independent law system of the Catholic Church. Rita Ferenczy
