Sanctions and Penal Processes may not be the hot favorite topics for canonists, but they form an inseparable part of the legislation of the Church. It intends to bring about the correction and conversion of the guilty, to repair the harm done to the community, to educate and forewarn the faithful to avoid offences, and to promote communion in the Church. The present book by Prof. Woestman who is well known to canonical scholarship through many books to his credit, serves as an invaluable commentary on penal law and procedures in the Code of Canon Law and it enhances his reputation. We find in the book a well-balanced juridical and pastoral approach, an extensive use of magisterial documents, copious useful references, and a thorough commentary on each canon. The invaluable appendices come in handy both in the interpretation and the application of the law, and moreover, they enhance the practical value of the book. The book has an immense value for the students of canon law, canonists, bishops and religious superiors.