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Dracula by Bram Stoker | Catholic Perspective ★★★★☆ | Classic Gothic Horror Audiobook | Good vs Evil | Free Audiobook Part 2
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✝️ Catholic Star-Rated Review Catholic Rating: ★★★★☆ (4 out of 5 stars) Review: Bram Stoker’s Dracula is one of the most spiritually symbolic gothic novels ever written. Beneath its horror elements lies a profound Catholic worldview. The story strongly affirms core Catholic truths: • The reality of evil as personal and intelligent
• The power of sacramentals, especially crucifixes
• The protection offered through faith
• The triumph of good over evil The character Professor Van Helsing explicitly uses Catholic sacramentals such as: – Crucifix
– Holy Communion Host
– Sacred objects These are portrayed not as superstition, but as real weapons against evil. The novel reinforces the Catholic understanding that evil fears Christ and His Church. Concerns for Catholics: • Contains horror themes
• Presence of vampires and supernatural fiction
• Dark atmosphere However, evil is never glorified — it is defeated. Conclusion: This is ultimately a profoundly Catholic-compatible work emphasizing: • Moral courage
• Sacrifice
• Faith
• Victory of light over darkness Recommended for mature Catholic listeners interested in classic literature.
• The power of sacramentals, especially crucifixes
• The protection offered through faith
• The triumph of good over evil The character Professor Van Helsing explicitly uses Catholic sacramentals such as: – Crucifix
– Holy Communion Host
– Sacred objects These are portrayed not as superstition, but as real weapons against evil. The novel reinforces the Catholic understanding that evil fears Christ and His Church. Concerns for Catholics: • Contains horror themes
• Presence of vampires and supernatural fiction
• Dark atmosphere However, evil is never glorified — it is defeated. Conclusion: This is ultimately a profoundly Catholic-compatible work emphasizing: • Moral courage
• Sacrifice
• Faith
• Victory of light over darkness Recommended for mature Catholic listeners interested in classic literature.