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"Based on the principles of discernment enunciated earlier, it seems exceedingly unlikely that the Toronto Blessing is from God. Those who receive it exhibit both heterodoxy (false teaching) and bizarre behavior incompatible with the Holy Spirit. " From - Toronto Blessing (A Little Treatise) by Colin Donovan, STL
A Catholic Theologian examines the Toronto Blessing/River Movement
By Colin Donovan of EWTN

When the River Burst Against It
By Mark Connell

Popular Delusions - a Pentecostal examination of historical hysteria and a comparison with the River.
By Benjamin Wilson, M.D.

An alternative from Father Benedict Groeschel for those seeking experiences.
From "A Still, Small Voice" by Father Groeschel

Cardinal Suenens comments on 'Resting in the Spirit'
From the back cover of his book, "A Controversial Phenomenon".

The Chicken Little Syndrome - Part 1 by Lawrence Pile. An excellent comparison between the manifestations of the River and those evidenced by gurus and stage hypnotists. Well worth the read.

The Chicken Little Syndrome - Part 2 by Lawrence Pile.

Steve Hill Leaves Brownsville
Steve Hill, the evangelist God used to start the Pensacola Outpouring on Father's Day 1995, will leave the Brownsville Assemblies of God. He will be moving to Dallas to live near a major international airport...

Some questions for Catholics who might embrace the Toronto Blessing.

Don't Make Me Laugh
My own reaction to the 'Laughing Revival' several years ago as a Pentecostal. By Mark Connell