I recommend this to everyone interested in spiritual combat or religious inspiration. Francis kept a copy on him constantly, reading small passages on a daily basis. Boston father gabriele amorth was a master of spiritual combat and, at the time of his death in 2016, the worlds most famous. While its important for your students to understand the faith, spirit of. The spiritual combat is a manual of the spiritual life written by dom lorenzo scupoli, an italian abbot, in the 16th century. Christian in orientation, the sophia center is an ecumenical and interfaith place for all people seeking support on their. Spirit of truth covers the breadth of the catechism in a rich and ageappropriate way and is designed to connect with students of diverse backgrounds and differing familiarity with the catholic faith. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel.
It is easy to read, and full of cogent information. Paolo carlin is a diocesan exorcist and a member of the international association of exorcists. Even down to the size and appearance of the original world war ii prayer book. It is based on the biblical belief in evil spirits, or demons, that are said to intervene in human affairs in various ways. Read this book, and youll walk away armed with an arsenal of practical weapons to combat these sins and to clear the path for a more profound union with god. Augustines press and hints of heaven sophia institute press. How to win your spiritual battles and attain inner peace and the path to paradise to which is added the peace of the soul, thoughts on death, and of penitence. It passes the test of time, having been referenced for over fourhundred years. Spiritual warfare and winning the battle for your soul epicpew. Sophia institute press products catholic answers, inc.
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Of the essence of christian perfection of the struggle requisite for its attainment and of the four things needful in this con ict. He is the author of many books including principalities and powers. Carlin authored an exorcist explains how to heal the possessed. It provides information, references, inspiration, as well as comfort. Jonathan robinson interweaves an attractive portrait of the great sixteenthcentury reformer st. Rome exorcist reveals how he terrified the devil himself.
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Boston, ma, march 30, 2020 father gabriele amorth was a master of spiritual combat and, at the time of his death in 2016, the worlds most famous exorcist. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. A spiritual reading program for the worst of sinners, the greatest of saints, and everyone in between by vicki burbach this book provides guidance, and an organized plan, to those who seek a deeper relationship with christ through the healthy habit of spiritual reading. Il combattimento spirituale by lorenzo scupoli, theophan the recluse.
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This spiritual classic was written by lorenzo scupoli, a sixteenthcentury venetian priest. To date, there are as many as 600 editions of the spiritual combat. Spiritual combat how to win your spiritual battles and attain inner peace. May 19, 2010 his name was dom lorenzo scupoli and the book is spiritual combat. His name was dom lorenzo scupoli and the book is spiritual combat. The spiritual combat together with the supplement and the path of paradise by lorenzo scupoli the spiritual combat by lorenzo scupoli is a practical guide to the spiritual life, with a message centered on humility, and a goal to defeat individual passions. For more than 30 years, the italian priest literally.
Combat prayer book new version the combat prayer book is inspired by the original world war ii pocket prayer book, my military missal. Several 17th century editions were published under the name of the spanish benedictine, john of castanzia. This was one of the first passages that touched me upon delving into this book. Philip neri with an equally persuasive reworking of themes in classical catholic doctrine of the spiritual life, thus inviting readers to reflect on our own hopes for sanctity in the midst of an indifferent and even deeply hostile cultural. The art of spiritual warfare is the one book you need to awaken our world from its spiritual hibernation and to exercise the awesome privilege of working. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Sophia institute press is a publisher of catholic books by catholic saints and the great enduring figures of the catholic intellectual tradition. A family of faith resources for covid19 support view full covid19 resources page book access leader guides, parent guides, and children activity books a family of faith english. The author begins the process with selfevaluation and identifying our internal. Boston father gabriele amorth was a master of spiritual combat and, at the time of his death in 2016, the worlds most famous exorcist. Fulton sheen in the darkest moments of world war ii, this small prayer book has been proven in combat and hallowed by the suffering, prayers, and sacrifices of thousands.
Using his firsthand knowledge and experience as an exorcist, fr. In this concise yet powerful book, spiritual warfare and the discernment of spirits, author dan burke presents the venerable, timetested wisdom of catholic mystics to help you understand the influence of the enemy on your mind and heart, and the tactics you need to combat him. A family of faith supplements sophia institute press. The art of spiritual warfare sophia institute press. The spiritual combat and a treatise on peace of soul. Sophia institute press is a nonprofit publishing company based in nashua, new hampshire, united states it publishes catholic books, the online opinion journal crisis magazine, the website, and catechetical materials for teachers. On spiritual combat is a strategic book written to strengthen our faith, hope, purpose, and relationships. Emphasizes the importance of your students personal spiritual journey.
In this concise yet powerful book, spiritual warfare and the discernment of spirits. The combat prayer book contains just about every prayer essential for keeping and maintaining a strong catholic prayer life. Editions of the spiritual combat by lorenzo scupoli. Spiritual warfare and winning the battle for your soul. In the description of one of the volumes i read it states. An exorcist gives tools for spiritual warfare catholic. Although spiritual warfare is a prominent feature of neocharismatic churches, various christian groups have adopted practices to repel such forces, as based on. Burke will help you recognize the ebbs and flows of consolation and desolation, and distinguish between the voices of god and of satan.