Let us also return to our series on the various tactics of the Evil One and explore how he constantly finds different ways to lead us away from God. This week, we will examine how the devil tempts us with the false notion that our soul is not affected by the actions of our body, especially […]
The Enemy’s Tactic #4: Stripping the Liturgy Read More »
Let us look at a very small and subtle way that the devil subverts our relationships with others: the daily “pinpricks.” [featured-image single_newwindow=”false”] The devil is an expert at turning small, ordinary occurrences in a relationship into overblown catastrophes that often lead to the divorce of a couple who appeared to have a perfectly normal
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Another tactic of the devil is to focus on the witness of sinners in the Church in order to create disappointment in the hearts of Christians and non-Christians alike. [featured-image single_newwindow=”false”]Jesus and the Woman Caught in Adultery (Guercino, 1621)[/featured-image] While the fact that we are all sinners can be something appealing, especially to someone who
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This week in our series investigating the many tactics of the devil, we examine the loss of reason in our society and how the Enemy loves to use this to his advantage. [featured-image single_newwindow=”false”] The loss of reason has become the devil’s playground in modern culture. Ages ago people used to debate about topics and when
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If we are in a Spiritual War (which we are), we need to know our Enemy. Going into a battle blindly, without proper planning and preparation, will most assuredly result in utter defeat. [featured-image single_newwindow=”false”] That is why we will take a look in the Enemy’s camp and discover the varied ways he plots to
In the Enemy’s Camp: An In-depth Look at the Tactics of the Devil Read More »
Before we get into any specifics regarding spiritual warfare, we need to lay down a good foundation. First of all, one basic reality that greatly affects the war for our soul is the fact that as humans our bodies and souls are interconnected. [featured-image single_newwindow=”false”] The Catechism gives us a succinct description of this basic truth:
Be Vigilant! The Battle For Your Soul Has Two Fronts Read More »
We have already seen how the battle for our souls (and the souls of those in our family) is already upon us. The war is raging on and we have to decide how we will fight back. In the end, our goal should be to be the best warrior we can be. That way we
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