Spiritual Warfare - 30 Days with Teresa of Avila - Reflections on Day 23

St. Teresa diagnoses an attack of the devil on a fellow nun. Join Dan and Melissa as they discuss St. Teresa's advice to this nun in a letter from the book 30 Days with Teresa of Avila.

Topics/Questions covered in the show:

• How does the devil attack us through temptation?
• St. Teresa diagnoses the cause of another nun's personal struggles.
• Does St. Teresa contradict St. Ignatius Rules for Discerning of Spirits?
• How can we resist attacks from the enemy?
• "Breaking the silence" to fight the devil.
• Overcoming trials by serving others.
• Advice to avoid misusing the teachings of the saints.
• Why does spiritual progress increase the need for good spiritual direction?

Resources:

• 30 Days with Teresa of Avila - Dan Burke and Anthony Lilles
• http://www.spiritualdirection.com - Catholic Spiritual Direction website
• EWTN Religious Catalogue - Online
• 1 Corinthians 10 - USCCB Bible link
• The Discernment of Spirits - An Ignatian Guide for Everyday Living - Fr. Timothy M. Gallagher, O.M.V.
• 14 Rules for Discerning of Spirits - Text from St. Ignatius with links to podcasts by Fr. Timothy Gallagher
• Divine Office - Liturgy of the Hours - Online