The Voice of the Devil vs. the Voice of God

Satan is always at work breeding sadness and anxiety. He imposes obstacles that hinder souls from making spiritual progress. How can we defend ourselves? How can we fight back? In this concise yet powerful book, author Dan Burke distills the venerable, time-tested wisdom of St. Ignatius of Loyola into a spiritual ball of fire. You will learn to understand the influence of the Enemy on your mind and heart, and the tactics you need to combat him. With St. Ignatius as his guide, Burke presents an indispensable, authoritative manual for engaging in daily battle with the Adversary—combat that is both inevitable and winnable. Burke will help you recognize the ebbs and flows of consolation and desolation, and distinguish between the voices of God and of Satan. Best of all, you’ll come to see the spiritual life not as a science to be learned, but as an intuitive art to be practiced as you move with increasing success from habitual sin to sanctity. The battle for our souls is unavoidable. So be sure to prepare for the battle. Burke shows what the saints all recognized: that we become stronger through battle and grow weaker from avoidance. So grow in strength and contentment as you learn:   How to take captive every negative thought and make it obedient to Christ   St. Ignatius’s revelations exposing how the Devil seeks to influence us   The Paradigm of Ascent and the Five Steps to Sanctity   The three ways you can discern “Good Spirits” from “Bad Spirits”   The three principal causes of desolation—and what you must do when it afflicts your soul   Proven methods for moving away from sin and toward self-giving love of God and neighbor Spiritual Warfare and the Discernment of Spirits by Dan Burke Paperback | eBook 120 pages Paperback price: $14.95  Today's Sale Price: $12.99! BUY NOW Praise for Spiritual Warfare and the Discernment of Spirits: "I recommend this book for anyone ready to grow in holiness." Cardinal Gerhard Ludwig Müller Former Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith "I expect this work to inspire a movement of fierce soldiers for Christ!" Kathleen Beckman Deliverance and Exorcism Ministry Coordinator, Diocese of Orange "I hope and pray that many faithful will be helped by this book on their spiritual journey." Cardinal Anders Arborelius, O.C.D. Bishop of Stockholm "Dan Burke has become a wonderful conveyer of the deep wisdom of the saints in language that is easy to understand." Dr. Ralph Martin Author, Fulfillment of All Desire "For those who want to live in victory over the enemy, I heartily recommend this book!" Fr. Mathias Thelen President, Encounter Ministries As you learn to combat the influence of the devil on your mind and heart, further nourish your soul with more spiritual insights from Dan Burke. Burke here provides an invaluable road map for spiritual growth, complete with signposts to help ensure that you remain on the right path. He guides you through the hazardous terrain that can threaten your spiritual health and shows you how to discern God’s will daily and follow it in a meaningful way.   Through intensive study of the major Catholic mystics, Dan has acquired the keys to developing a more meaningful relationship with Christ, which he shares with you in this indispensable volume. The pearls of wisdom you will gain here include the following:   How to identify the state of your spiritual life — and the optimal path for your future spiritual growth   The three critical steps to authentic repentance   How to know if you are ready (or not ready) for spiritual direction   The questions you must ask to determine the appropriateness of any potential spiritual director   How to identify your root sin   How to develop a rule of life that will help you grow in virtue and spiritual discipline If you follow the time-tested advice in this book, your faith is sure to grow stronger as you purposefully, consistently, and substantively grow in your relationship with God and neighbor.   Get TWO books for only $24.99! BUY THE SET Order online above, or call 1-800-888-9344 www.SophiaInstitute.com   Invite friends to receive our newsletters and get these books for FREE! LEARN MORE Get one discounted book per month—and never pay shipping! Learn more: