Spiritual Combat

Its wisdom formed his soul; it inspired him to a life of the deepest devotion, and ultimately it helped him become one of the Church's greatest saints. Now this book can do the same thing for you.It's no longer fashionable to speak of the Christian life as a battle, but there's actually no better way to describe the tug-of-war for your soul that's raging right now between the forces of light and darkness.Here, Dom Lorenzo Scupoli helps you take your proper part in this spiritual battle so that you can win -- decisively -- the war for your soul.This book has been loved by saints and sinners alike ever since it was written four hundred years ago. Why? Because it offers sensible advice to help you overcome spiritual obstacles and achieve spiritual perfection.Not only what, but how Best of all, Spiritual Combat doesn't just tell you what you ought to be doing in order to live a truly Christian life -- it also shows you how to do it. These directions include:
-- Seven reflections to help you be sorry for sinning
-- Twelve ways to think about death -- they'll help you live better today
-- Prayer: seven ways to achieve its full benefits
-- What to do when prayer is dry and burdensome . . . or simply impossibleWith wise spiritual guidance like this and much more, you'll soon be winning all your spiritual battles -- battles that most people concede without a fight

Author: Lorenzo Scupoli, Scupoli Lorenzo
Publisher: Sophia Institute Press
Published: 07/01/2002
Pages: 224
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.68lbs
Size: 8.28h x 5.60w x 0.68d
ISBN13: 9781928832508
ISBN10: 1928832504
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Christian Living | Spiritual Warfare
- Music | Religious | Hymns