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The Spiritual Combat
- Including the Supplement and the Path of Paradise (Christian Classics)
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Publisher's Summary
The Spiritual Combat is considered one of the two greatest ascetic classics, the other being The Imitation of Christ. The authors of both are shrouded in mystery. There are many 17th-century editions which have the name Spanish Benedictine, John of Castanzia. Some Jesuit writers have ascribed the book to the Jesuit Achilles Gagliardi. However, most critics consider Fr. Lawrence Scupoli the author.
The first known edition appeared in 1589 in Venice and had only 24 chapters; later editions appeared with more chapters. It is possible that another religious order may have been part of the composition.
Whoever the author is, nothing can take away from the value of this "golden book" as St. Frances de Sales called it. This was "the favorite, the dear book" of the great master of the spiritual life. He is said to have carried it in his pocket for 18 years. The saint read from it every day to guide his soul, and he recommended it to all under his direction.
The aim of the work is to lead the soul to the height of spiritual perfection by constant struggle against our evil nature, which wants to keep us away from that end.
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- Ana Alfonso Pallikan
- 01-01-21
Very helpful!
This work is an excellent guide for navigating and engaging in the unseen warfare that comes with spiritual growth in Christ. Fantastically narrated, I deeply appreciated the poignant warnings, as well as the clear and practical advice given to fight this good fight. I will definitely be referencing this masterwork quite often the rest of my days, no doubt.
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- Azzurro Rosso Lx3
- 08-19-20
Enjoyable
I was wary of purchasing this because I am a former Roman Catholic and now an Orthodox Christian. I didn't want any Jesuit poison but this was a really good listen.
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- Anonymous User
- 02-05-23
Excellent.
A gem of a book. A handbook on spiritual combat based on biblical principles. I had to read it and listen to it, and will need to keep referencing it for it’s timeless wisdom to sink in. Highly recommended during these times.
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- Mairi Deighan
- 07-19-21
A must read
Wise advice that is applicable in every age. You will be amazed at how relevant it is to your life and troubles.
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- cris
- 03-13-21
amazing book that will help us all grow in faith
It's very well narrated and is one of the best books ever written. If you want to grow in understanding the self, faith and loving God then this is the book for you.
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- Anonymous User
- 01-27-21
Hard to follow
This book would have been fantastic had it have had a modern translation. the language used is too flowery and hard to follow and understanding.
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 259
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Story5 out of 5 stars 258
This classic, second only to the Bible for religious instruction and inspiration, has brought understanding and comfort to millions for centuries. Written in a candid and conversational style, the topics include liberation from worldly inclinations, preparation for and the consolations of prayer, and the place of eucharistic communion in a devout life.
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4 out of 5 stars
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My second favorite version of this classic
- By onlineshoppinggeek on 06-01-15
By: Thomas à Kempis
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Abandonment to Divine Providence
- By: Jean-Pierre de Caussade
- Narrated by: Gregg Rizzo
- Length: 3 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 52
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 46
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 43
Jean Pierre de Caussade's accounts in this work present the case that the present moment is a sacrament from God and that self-abandonment to it, and its needs, is a holy state. In the theological climate of France at the time, this belief was considered close to Quietist heresy. In fact, because of this fear, the work was kept unpublished until 1861.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Narrator ruins a Christian classic!
- By Kasia on 08-12-19
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Humility of Heart
- By: Fr. Cajetan Mary da Bergamo
- Narrated by: Kevin O'Brien
- Length: 6 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 86
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 71
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Story5 out of 5 stars 70
Humility is the key to all the virtues. It’s the necessary foundation for growth in all the others. If we do not know ourselves, if we cannot see our flaws and strengths (but especially our flaws), clearly, how can we grow in virtue? How can we begin to make ourselves less and God more? Indeed, in our age of social media where it’s a constant race to appear the best, to put up a front, to show others a false image (and to show ourselves a false image), cultivating humility is, perhaps, more important now than ever.
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5 out of 5 stars
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MUST READ for any Catholic serious about being a saint.
- By Lucas Wollschlager on 10-29-21
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The Interior Castle
- By: St Teresa of Ávila
- Narrated by: Lucy Scott
- Length: 6 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 45
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 42
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Story5 out of 5 stars 39
In The Interior Castle, Carmelite nun, mystic, and patron saint of Spain Teresa of Ávila uses the metaphor of a giant crystal castle to explain her theory of the soul and the various stages it passes through as it progresses towards God. Beginning in the outer rooms, where demons are fought and vices are purged, the soul must reach the inner chambers, where it will enter betrothal and intimate union with God. Prayer is central to the journey, as the soul is guided by its practice and each phase represents a different category of devotion.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Simply Spiritual
- By 1 Guy Shopping on 04-21-21
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The Life of God in the Soul of Man
- By: Henry Scougal
- Narrated by: Charles Olsen
- Length: 2 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 56
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 50
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 49
It has been said that this work by Henry Scougal was "almost universally praised by the leaders of the Great Awakening". It is a piece of literature that has been used by God to influence the souls of men for the glory of Christ. Regardless of the times we live in, the great works of the men of God of old are still applicable today. In an age of lukewarm believers, we need the fire of God to burn us afresh and give us a clear vision of his holy will.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Knowing God & Drawing Closer to Him
- By Andrew Lipp on 10-13-18
By: Henry Scougal
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The Interior Castle
- By: St. Teresa of Avila
- Narrated by: Andrea Giordani
- Length: 8 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 42
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 35
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Story5 out of 5 stars 33
The Interior Castle, also titled The Mansions, is a classic work of Christian mysticism by St. Teresa of Ávila. Published in 1588, the text serves as a practical guide for those who wish to achieve mystical union with the divine. Teresa viewed the soul as a “castle made of a single diamond”, which contains seven mansions or dwelling places. The concept of the immanence of God - who dwells in the seventh mansion - was central to her spirituality.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great book!
- By Kindle Customer on 02-21-21
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Trustful Surrender to Divine Providence
- The Secret of Peace and Happiness
- By: Father Jean Baptiste Saint-Jure, St. Claude de la Colombière
- Narrated by: Joe Hunninghake
- Length: 2 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 105
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 91
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Story5 out of 5 stars 91
To trust in God’s will is the “secret of happiness and content”, the one sure-fire way to attain serenity in this world and salvation in the next. Trustful Surrender to Divine Providence simply and clearly answers questions that many Christians have regarding God’s will, the existence of evil, and the practice of trustful surrender.
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5 out of 5 stars
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One of my favorites
- By LoveArt❤️ on 04-09-20
By: Father Jean Baptiste Saint-Jure, and others
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Let Go
- By: Francois Fenelon
- Narrated by: Bill Fike
- Length: 1 hr and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 59
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 46
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Story5 out of 5 stars 47
A collection of letters by Francois Fenelon, written for the purpose of encouragement and godly direction. A piece of literature that can truly cause a soul to dive deeper into the fullness of God, regardless of their spiritual background. Hungry souls should come to this meal and indulge in its beautiful contents with eager anticipation and humble desire. I pray you blessed as you listen to this wonderful book!
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5 out of 5 stars
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Deep Things of God Revealed
- By TigerGTR on 10-24-18
By: Francois Fenelon
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The Bruised Reed
- By: Richard Sibbes
- Narrated by: Jim Denison
- Length: 4 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 274
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 239
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Story5 out of 5 stars 235
Taking a phrase from Matthew 12:20, Sibbes explains what it means to be a "bruised reed". It is a metaphor that exemplifies the way in which God humbles sinners by allowing them to see sin in the way that he sees it - the lesson being that God sometimes wounds before healing but with the ultimate goal of deepening our love for Christ.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A Great Comfort
- By Scott Hausman on 11-29-18
By: Richard Sibbes
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Of Temptation
- By: John Owen
- Narrated by: Jim Denison
- Length: 3 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 195
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 169
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Story5 out of 5 stars 166
John Owen wrote this book, often given the subtitle The Nature and Power of It, the Danger of Entering into It, and the Means of Preventing That Danger, with a resolution to show how Christians can avoid temptation in living a more spiritual life. A prolific author, Owen was an English nonconformist Church leader who served as academic administrator at the University of Oxford.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Highly Recommend
- By C on 08-17-19
By: John Owen
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The Cloud of Unknowing
- And the Book of Privy Counseling
- By: Huston Smith - foreword, William Johnston S.J. - editor
- Narrated by: Murray Bodo
- Length: 7 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 100
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 81
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 81
The first work of its kind to be written in the English language, The Cloud of Unknowing is a spiritual guide to contemplation from an anonymous English monk of the 14th century. The author explains that ordinary thoughts and earthly concepts must be buried beneath a "cloud of forgetting" while our love must rise toward a God hidden in the "cloud of unknowing".
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5 out of 5 stars
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A work by the spirit
- By Nathan on 02-18-16
By: Huston Smith - foreword, and others
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A Little Book on the Christian Life
- By: John Calvin
- Narrated by: Tom Parks
- Length: 2 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 132
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 106
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Story5 out of 5 stars 104
For centuries, Christians of all ages have turned to this book to help guide them in their journey as they follow Christ. This book is one of the great classics of the Christian faith, calling believers to pursue holiness and endure suffering as they rest in Christ alone. In this new translation, Aaron Denlinger and Burk Parsons capture John Calvin's biblical faithfulness, theological integrity, and pastor's heart.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Excellent!
- By Amy Steeger on 08-04-17
By: John Calvin
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The Practice of the Presence of God
- By: Brother Lawrence
- Narrated by: Phil Chenevert
- Length: 1 hr and 21 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 65
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 54
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 53
In this small audiobook, through letters and conversations, Brother Lawrence simply and beautifully explains how to continually walk with God - not from the head but from the heart. Brother Lawrence left the gift of a way of life available to anyone who seeks to know God's peace and presence; that anyone, regardless of age or circumstance, can practice - anywhere, anytime. Brother Lawrence also left the gift of a direct approach to living in God's presence that is as practical today as it was three hundred years ago.
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3 out of 5 stars
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A good message but lack luster reading
- By Bill Basinger on 04-07-15
By: Brother Lawrence
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How to Converse With God
- By: Liguori
- Narrated by: Joe Hunninghake
- Length: 1 hr and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 83
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 70
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Story5 out of 5 stars 68
In How to Converse with God, St. Alphonsus Ligouri teaches us how to use the small events of everyday life to raise our hearts and minds to God: in praise, contrition, hope, joy, and union with God's will. In this way, we can “pray unceasingly” and converse with God in the way most pleasing to him - personally and confidently.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Beautiful!
- By Amazon Customer on 11-29-20
By: Liguori
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The Dialogue of St. Catherine of Siena
- By: St. Catherine of Siena
- Narrated by: Karen Merritt
- Length: 10 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 74
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 64
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Story5 out of 5 stars 64
When My only-begotten Son returned to Me, forty days after the resurrection, this Bridge, namely Himself, arose from the earth, that is, from among the conversation of men, and ascended into Heaven by virtue of the Divine Nature and sat at the right hand of Me, the Eternal Father, as the angels said, on the day of the Ascension, to the disciples, standing like dead men, their hearts lifted on high, and ascended into Heaven with the wisdom of My Son - 'Do not stand here any longer, for He is seated at the right hand of the Father!'