A call to arms for spiritual warriors

Why are so many leading Christians watering down the robust teachings of our Faith? Ignoring Christ’s clear direction to boldly confront evils, they preach a different gospel, one that’s more feel- good, non-confrontational, lax.   Instead of exhorting the faithful to edify the wayward, they urge them to submit . . . with catastrophic results personally, for the Church and for society at large. Now comes Fr. Dwight Longenecker with this potent book that shows how good Christians can cure this trend and repair the damage it has caused. How? By engaging in the lost art of spiritual warfare. But be forewarned: this book is not for the half-hearted. If you read it seriously, you will be shaken to the core. For Fr. Longenecker plunges deep into the abyss to lay bare the heart of darkness. Without fear, he maps out the myriad places where the Evil One  lurks in our world, shines a light on its many faces and details the clever tricks it uses to hide. He offers 10 sturdy principles that must motivate all Christians who seek to extinguish evil and prevent it from returning. And he explains in detail the art of immortal combat, showing how embracing the Cross can bring victory over any evil, no matter how hidden or how grave. This book calls you to sanctity. And sanctity is impossible apart from heroic virtue, which in turn is impossible without spiritual warfare. So if you want to accept Jesus’s command to become a warrior for Him, this book is for you. As the author puts it, “Find a saint, and you’ll find a warrior.”  Immortal Combat: Confronting the Heart of Darkness by Fr. Dwight Longenecker Paperback — 160 pages $17.95 BUY NOW Praise for Immortal Combat: "As a bishop in this devastating time I encourage you to read and ponder Fr. Longenecker’s book, Immortal Combat." Bishop Joseph E. Strickland Diocese of Tyler "This is a powerful book that will deepen the spiritual lives of many." Dan Burke President of the Avila Institute "Immortal Combat grabs you by the scruff of the neck, holds you up to the mirror of Truth, and dares you to become the warrior for Christ you are called to be." Johnnette Benkovic Williams Host and Founder of EWTN's Women of Grace "Immortal Combat helps us understand—in clear and unambiguous language—how we live, what we live for, and what we would die for." Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers Author, Father Augustus Tolton: The Slave Who Became the First African-American Priest "Immortal Combat will help equip you to triumph in the battle against the world, the flesh, and the devil, as well as against laziness, compromise, and error." Patrick Madrid Host of The Patrick Madrid Show on Relevant Radio Further fortify your mission with advice from spiritual expert Dan Burke. In this concise yet powerful book, former EWTN News President Dan Burke presents the time-tested wisdom of Catholic mystics to explain the influence the Enemy has on your mind and heart, and the tactics you need to combat him. With St. Ignatius as his guide, Burke presents an indispensable manual for engaging in daily battle with the Adversary—combat that is both necessary and winnable. The book 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. For the Christian who is awake, the battle for one’s soul is unavoidable. The saints triumphed by learning how to be spiritual warriors and by recognizing that we become stronger through battle and grow weaker from avoidance. Read these pages and be prepared for battle.   Get BOTH  books for only $24.99! BUY NOW 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: