The Perils Of Monotonous Stability
C. S. Lewis’ “The Screwtape Letters,” is succinctly summed up by Cliffsnotes: “By showing the devils’ tactics for corrupting human souls, the novel demonstrates how
C. S. Lewis’ “The Screwtape Letters,” is succinctly summed up by Cliffsnotes: “By showing the devils’ tactics for corrupting human souls, the novel demonstrates how
These glorious forty days of Holy Lent can at times seem onerous. Depending on the rigor with which we assail the world, the flesh, and
In Part I of this article, I discussed temptation, sin in general, mortal sin, and venial sin by way of engaging in “less serious matter,”
In my last article, Attaining Moral Perfection Even In This Life, I discussed our Lord’s command to be perfect, Scripture’s reiteration of this precept, and
Many people argue that God is not going to send those who refuse to love Him and obey Him to everlasting hell like He has
If the devil is the prime tempter, then keeping the devil out of your head is an important step to avoiding sin. Here are some
Recently I started an accountability group for a small number of men struggling with the scourge of pornography. These are good Catholic men attempting to
It’s hard being Catholic these days. The enemy continues to push, pull, and agitate, taking our minds off what is true and offering wonderful things
How can we battle the forces against our attempt to become holy? Can we truly master our thoughts and our desires even in the most
It occurred to me, recently, that when my family and I make breakfast on Saturday mornings, many of the dishes we make use the same
Temptation … I used to fear it like the plague – but now I relish in it! Sounds pretty bizarre, I know, let me explain…
Especially important is the warning to avoid conversations with the demon… So don’t listen to him. Remember that – do not listen. -William Peter Blatty,
(This contemporary letter and reply are inspired by CS Lewis’ Screwtape Letters) Dear Pegleg, You have a tough project to be sure. Wormwood wasn’t up to it.
“Holiness does not consist in not making mistakes or never sinning. Holiness grows with capacity for conversion, repentance, willingness to begin again” – Pope Benedict
In the Book of Judges, we read about the Israelites and their struggle to stay faithful to God following the death of Joshua. Many times