Saints Who Battled Satan

The war is on. the devil plots to defeat you. meet some battle-tested warriors who fight at your side. satan is real. he's a formidable foe who wants to snatch us away from god, and the thought of doing battle with him can seem daunting. even so, the saints who have gone before us have engaged the devil, armed with the power of christ... and emerged victorious! these fellow warriors in heaven now fight on our behalf. in saints who battled satan, paul thigpen, author of manual for spiritual warfare, details the heroic combat of 17 saints who defeated the enemy. in saints who battled satan, discover: how satan attacks us through extraordinary assaults and everyday temptations. how these 17 saints used prayer, scripture, the sacraments, and other spiritual weapons against the enemy. how the virtues served these saints as combat armor. how these victorious saints now offer their aid to those of us still battling on earth. read the inspiring and triumphant stories of padre pio, francis of assisi, catherine of siena, teresa of avila, john vianney, and a dozen other saints who battled satan. you'll find the strength, the courage, and the faith to win your own war against the enemy. paul thigpen, ph.d., is the editor of tan books and the best-selling author, co-author or compiler of forty-one titles. among his most popular books arethe burden: a warning of things to come andthe rapture trap: a catholic response to end times fever. a convert to the catholic faith, paul has served the church as an award-winning journalist, historian, apologist, catechist, and member of the national advisory council of the united states conference of catholic bishops. his work has been circulated worldwide and translated into twelve languages....See More