In The Millennium noted catechist Father Alfred McBride O Praem strips away the layers of hype and hysteria to prove that far from being the end of time the year 2000 is actually a new beginning for humanity Drawing on Biblical prophecy itself as well as the teachings of the Holy Father Father McBride reveals how the Catholic perspective on the millennium provides the true picture of our destiny a destiny that will culminate in the New Jerusalem the New Heavens and the New Earth and the Victory of the Risen Christ The millennium should not be a scare tactic to frighten people he writes It ought to be a new opportunity to bring hope to the world a hope that is best founded in faith in Jesus Christ Share that hope of a new beginning today Rev Alfred McBride O Praem the foremost interpreter of the Catechism of the Catholic Church is a prolific author popular speaker and frequent presenter on EWTN Some of his best selling books include Father McBride s Tee