Episode 1 -- Spiritual Combat c1.1 -- What Christian perfection is not and is

2021-03-16

How does one reach the summit of Christian perfection? We will begin reading chapter 1 of The Spiritual Combat, a major influence of St Francis de Sales. The beginning of this book is very powerful and memorable. In this episode, we will read about Fr. Scupoli's discussion of the true nature of spiritual perfection. The Spiritual Combat focuses on the 4 spiritual weapons that we will need to be holy: distrust of self, trust in God, spiritual exercises, and prayer. The Spiritual Co...

How does one reach the summit of Christian perfection?

We will begin reading chapter 1 of The Spiritual Combat, a major influence of St Francis de Sales. The beginning of this book is very powerful and memorable. In this episode, we will read about Fr. Scupoli's discussion of the true nature of spiritual perfection.

The Spiritual Combat focuses on the 4 spiritual weapons that we will need to be holy: distrust of self, trust in God, spiritual exercises, and prayer. The Spiritual Combat cannot be unread, after it is read. It leaves its mark.

Join us, if you are interested in being challenged and encouraged to live not only a devout life, but a life that aims at perfection in divine love.

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