July 22, 2016 - Discernment of Spirits , Rule 12: Strength and Weakness in the Face of the Enemy

Description:

How strong is the enemy? Today Dan and Melissa discuss strength and weakness when faced with temptation from the enemy.

Topics/Questions covered in the show:

• What is Saint Teresa of Avila's advice about the tactics the enemy uses to dissuade those beginning to establish a prayer life?
• Cooperation with God's grace is essential in establishing a prayer life.
• Saint Francis de Sales warns us that it is dangerous to receive a gift from God and ignore it.
• Saint Therese of Lisieux says that "A soul in the state of grace has nothing to fear from demons, who are cowards, capable of fleeing before the gaze of a little child."
• Saint Ignatius suggests that we must be strong against the attacks of the enemy and resist temptations.

Resources:

• Spiritualdirection.com - website
• EWTN Global Catholic Radio
• Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation
• EWTN Religious Catalogue - online
• The Discernment of Spirits by Father Timothy Gallagher, O.M.V.
• The Autobiography of Saint Teresa of Avila
• The Story of a Soul - The Autobiography of Saint Therese of Lisieux
• Fire from Above by Dr. Anthony Lilles
• Questions? Send an e-mail to [email protected] or call 818-646-7729. — please leave your name, location and question.