The Devil's Role in the Spiritual Life: St. John of the Cross' Teaching on Satan's Involvement in Every Stage of Spiritual Growth - Paperback

by Cliff Ermatinger (Author)

Roaring Lion or Angel of LightThus Saints Peter and Paul described the enemy of human nature - Satan.Whether as a threatening adversary or coddling manipulator, how the devil works on us towards his ends depends, in great part, on where we are in the spiritual life. The great mystic and authority on all things spiritual, St. John of the Cross, is our guide and coach in this volume based on his writings.St. John of the Cross lays out the entire spiritual trajectory, punctuated throughout with the red flags along the journey. He reveals not only everything Satan is capable of doing to to us, but also his limitations.Learn: - If the devil can read your mind or knows the future.-How to distinguish between divinely inspired visions and those inspired by the devil.-Common pitfalls for beginners in the spiritual life - as well as those of the most advanced.-How to grow in prayer.-What are the most effective weapons in combatting the devil - as well as those the devil use against you to halt your progress