-Titulo Original : The Exorcism Files True Stories Of Demonic Possession-Fabricante : Sophia Institute Press-Descripcion Original: Review “I don’t envy Adam Blai’s knowledge of the world of demons. His knowledge is hard won. But I am grateful to him for telling us what we need to know for the spiritual combat we call the Christian life.” Mike Aquilina, Author, How Christianity Saved Civilization . . . And Must Do So Again --Personal Endorsements Drawing from his extensive experience in assisting with cases of demonic oppression and possession, in The Exorcism Files, Adam Blai presents readers with enlightening true stories and traces their causation. Whether people provided a gateway through Ouija boards, tarot cards, Reiki, Yoga, or martial arts, Blai reports from firsthand observation how they were lured into the occult. Blai also recounts shocking cases of participation in covens and cults under the guise of knowledge, empowerment, and liberation. This is sometimes accompanied by crimes and hauntings, which Blai also documents. An essential guide for our time, The Exorcism Files reveals numerous striking truths about the supernatural, including: The key signs of diabolic possession and how they differ from those of oppression How dabbling in the occult opens the door to evil Why the devil most intently attacks priestly and religious vocations How evil can manifest itself in physical objects or symptoms Why only priests, with their bishops’ permission, should perform the old solemn rite of exorcism How engaging in mind control and ghost hunting is flirting with evil Blai demonstrates that there is a supernatural enemy in this world who is trying to destroy us. Our defenses are the Precious Blood of Jesus, the sacraments of the Catholic Church, Holy Scripture, and Church Tradition. About the Author Adam Blai has a master’s degree in psychology and is a peritus of religious demonology and exorcism for the Pittsburgh Diocese. He is an auxiliary member of the International Association of Exorcists in Rome, trains exorcists nationally, participates in deliverance ministry, and was a member of an investigative panel for paranormal research. He is also the author of Hauntings, Possessions, and Exorcisms and The Catholic Guide to Miracles...

-Titulo Original : The Afterlife Purgatory And Heaven Explained-Fabricante : Sophia Institute Press-Descripcion Original: Fr. Dolindo Ruotolo’s Surrender Prayer brought understanding and peace to countless souls amid the turbulence of the last century. Now, in our age of incomparable uncertainty, this miracle-worker and visionary writer offers the assurance you need to resolutely face the final things: death, judgment, Heaven, and Hell.Read these pages, and you’ll embark on the ultimate journey of discovery into what happens to the soul after death. You’ll read true stories of the dead who have communicated to loved ones from the great beyond; you’ll learn how the saints described their mystical experiences, and you’ll investigate stunning supernatural phenomena that remain unexplained by science.Notably, Don Dolindo provides proof for the existence of Purgatory and explains what it’s like for the souls suffering there. Moreover, he describes the consequences of sin and how the souls in Purgatory are awaiting our sacrificial suffering to be released into Paradise.Best of all, Don Dolindo offers spiritual wisdom that you can apply to your daily life and shows you how to prepare for a holy death and the glory of the world to come. He describes the remarkable mystical experience of the soul’s awe-inspiring entrance into Heaven and explains the unique power of Our Blessed Mother to help us get there.You’ll also learn: The most important prayers that help free the Holy Souls in PurgatoryWhy even venial sin impairs our relationship with GodWhy good works, almsgiving, and penances are powerful atonements for sinWhy we need Our Lady’s maternity, humility, and love for soulsWhy the saints delight in interceding for us The sublime ecstasy and complete fulfillment that await us when we behold the Holy Trinity in Heaven About the Author Servant of God Fr. Dolindo Ruotolo (1882-1970), called “a saint” by St. Padre Pio, was a renowned exorcist and spiritual director who wrote commentary on the books of the Bible and authored volumes on the Holy Spirit and the Blessed Virgin Mary...

-Titulo Original : Encounters With Angels The Invisible Companions Of Our Spiritual Life-Fabricante : Sophia Institute Press-Descripcion Original: Discreet but ever faithful, the angels play a vital role in God’s plan for our lives. Created as spiritual beings who mediate between us and God, angels serve as our constant companions, advisers, and protectors, watching over us while standing before God’s throne in Heaven. In this powerful new book, Odile Haumonte carefully combines the writings of Scripture, Tradition, and the testimony of saints who met angels face-to-face to unveil for you the breathtaking facts behind these heroic heavenly beings.Because they are living reflections of the Holy Face they contemplate, angels draw us into the mysteries of Heaven. Haumonte shows you how to identify the subtle signs not the overtly miraculous but consequential details of angelic presences in the here and now. You’ll learn where angels are fully present in the Mass and liturgy and the role they play in your personal prayers. You’ll even discover how angels help us to nurture our children’s desire for God and how they lead us into a profound desire to please Jesus.Take in these pages, and you’ll soon find yourself on an electrifying spiritual journey that opens your eyes to the role angels are playing in the specific choices you make and how you can more effectively place yourself under their protection. You’ll also learn:The nine classes of angels what they are and why they matterThe role angels play at the time of our deathHow angels, who know the Word of God perfectly, help us to discover and understand itWhy angels are unable to access your thoughtsWhy the fallen angels have no chance of redemptionHow angels can assist you in times of temptation How they are present in intimate family occasions and gatherings of groups that pra...

-Titulo Original : Devil In The Castle St. Teresa Of Avila, Spiritual Warfare, And The Progress Of The Soul-Fabricante : Sophia Institute Press-Descripcion Original: Review In the midst of dark times, we need light and clarity. Dan Burke provides both through his illumination of the wisdom of St. Teresa of Avila regarding how we can and must fight the forces that seek to keep us from our high calling to union with God. Bishop Athanasius Schneider Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Saint Mary in AstanaDan Burke has masterfully, simply, and clearly shown the followers of Christ how to be vigilant against the devils tactics and take up the torch to become, once again, the prophets and faithful witnesses of our time. Mother Gloria Therese Superior General, Carmelite SistersWhatever the readers stage of spiritual experience, he will surely be enriched by the breadth and the depth of Dan Burkes wisdom. Timothy Gordon Author, The Case for Patriarchy --Personal Endorsements We often think of demons appearing only in extravagant and extraordinary manifestations or working only through “bad” people. But the truth is more frightening than that. Most demonic activity takes place undetected, under the radar, and can even be hidden in our own prayer lives and in the churches where we attend Mass. Subtlety, illusion, and deceit are the preferred tactics of Satan’s army of fallen angels, and they are waging an invisible battle for souls right now within and around us all.With St. Teresa of Avila’s masterpiece The Interior Castle as his guide, bestselling author Dan Burke takes you on an illuminating journey through the seven levels of spiritual progress, explaining what God is accomplishing within your soul at each stage, as well as the finely tailored demonic strategies applied to throw you off your path.You’ll learn how the devil is as active in your prayer life as you are, and how the saints were able to counter Satan as he adapted his schemes to correspond with where they were on their spiritual journeys.By discovering the myriad challenges St. Teresa faced and the remedies she employed to advance the spiritual progress of her soul, you’ll know precisely what to expect as you progress in your current state to your final spiritual destination. You’ll also learn:The marks of authentic contemplative encounter with GodWhy God uses dryness in prayer to advance the progress of our soulsHow to know if you’re still in the “Purgative Way”How desolation can work for the good of the soulWhy it’s dangerous to assume that your decisions are correct if you feel at peaceHow to fight distraction in prayerThe 11 ways to test the authenticity of charismatic gifts About the Author Dan Burke is the founder and President of the Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation, which offers graduate and personal enrichment studies in spiritual theology to priests, deacons, religious, and laity in 90 countries and prepares men for seminary in over 30 dioceses.Dan is the author and editor of more than 17 books on authentic Catholic spirituality and hosts the Divine Intimacy Radio show with his wife, Stephanie, which is broadcast weekly on EWTN Radio. Past episodes can be found, along with thousands of articles on the interior life, at SpiritualDirection .In his deep commitment to the advancement of faithful Catholic spirituality, he is also the founder of Apostoli Viae, a world-wide, private association of the faithful dedicated to living and advancing the authentic spiritual patrimony of the Church.Most importantly, Dan is a blessed husband, father of four, grandfather of one and grateful to be Catholic...

-Titulo Original : Sophia Institute Press The Saints Chronicles Collection 1-Fabricante : SOPHIA INSTITUTE PRESS-Descripcion Original: The Saints Chronicles bring vividly to life the stories of courageous Christians from the earliest days of Christianity to modern times. All four volumes of this Graphic Novel Series are packed with engaging texts and dramatic images that captivate and inspire readers of all ages. In this first volume, youll dive into the life of Christianitys boldest heroes of the Faith, including: * St. Patrick, a young boy captured by Irish pirates and made a slave, only to escape and later return to convert all of pagan Ireland to Christianity. * St. Jerome Emiliani, the bold soldier who became a Christian while imprisoned in a dark dungeon, escaping to join the priesthood and lead a life in service to the poor and suffering. * St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, the wealthy New York widow who made vows of poverty and chastity, creating the very first Catholic schools in the United States and becoming Americas first saint. * St. Henry Morse, the Catholic convert who became a priest and bravely spread the Faith in Protestant England, only to be arrested and martyred for being Catholic. * St. Joan of Arc, the thirteen-year-old-girl who God called to rally a demoralized army and lead the Catholic French to an overwhelming defeat of the English. The stirring adventures of these brave Christian souls remind us that God has in mind for each of us a unique mission, worthy of all our imagination and all our daring. Appealing to readers of all ages, these Graphic Novels will enhance literacy and promote content retention while introducing Catholic saints in a form that can be enjoyed again and again...

-Titulo Original : Que Es El Cielo? -Fabricante : Sophia Institute Press-Descripcion Original: El Reino de los Cielos es un lugar de una belleza indescriptible, donde todo el dolor, sufrimiento y lagrimas dejaran de existir y Dios, que es Uno y Trino, esta sentado en su Trono rodeado por bellos angeles magnificos que proclaman y bendicen Su Santo Nombre por toda la eternidad. Madre Angelica, la celebre Fundadora de la Red Catolica Global EWTN, nos ofrece sus claras intuiciones sobre el misterio de la vida eterna con Dios iluminando de manera particular sobre el mas grande de todos los misterios: el Cielo mismo. Madre Angelica nos explica que la muerte no es tanto un juicio sino mas bien una luz reveladora. Los misterios de la Escritura se abriran ante nosotros y podremos ver a Dios tal como realmente es Él. Nuestras virtudes se haran evidentes para que todos las vean y, de manera repentina, entenderemos el papel que hemos desempeñado en la salvacion de los demas. Tenemos una cantidad inconmesurable de preguntas sobre el Reino Celestial: ¿Es el Cielo un lugar real o simplemente un estado del ser? ¿Veremos ahi a nuestra familia y amigos? ¿Nuestra alegria ahi sera continua y para siempre o se esfumara? Madre Angelica responde a estas preguntas desde una manera muy intuitiva. Un lugar de felicidad no puede ser un lugar de inmovilidad, nos explica la Madre. Ella nos revela la tarea, que no es un trabajo, que Dios nos encomendara una vez que estemos con Él en Su Reino. Con este agil y fascinante libro Ud. tambien podra conocer: Que quiso decir Nuestro Señor cuando afirmo “hay muchas moradas en la Casa de mi Padre”; Cuales son los tres elementos que componen el alma y como se disponen en orden a la fe, la esperanza y la caridad; Que pasa con nuestra alma cuando se separa del cuerpo; Las tres cualidades de nuestro cuerpo resucitado; Como la presencia de la memoria en el alma nos permite recordar a la familia...