Publisher's Synopsis
Spiritual warfare shapes every aspect of our lives, and our understanding about it greatly impacts how our lives turn out. As Christians, we are called to face the battle head-on and stand firm against the forces of evil with unwavering faith in our ultimate triumph in Christ.
In a world rapidly departing from biblical values, the encroaching culture of darkness is eerily apparent. Many are raising awareness about the advance of evil and bearing witness to demonic manifestations. In doing so, however, they often communicate a sense of fear, causing believers to become anxious, superstitious, and preoccupied by the evil they seek to overcome.
Dr. Sean Tobin is a Catholic clinical psychologist who has specialized in working with individuals suffering from various kinds of demonic affliction. He has seen the profound suffering caused by both demons and the problematic beliefs about them, but he has also witnessed the transforming power of God's love to heal and deliver.
Dr. Tobin presents a view of spiritual warfare that is rooted in God's providence, emphasizing relationship over tools and the freedom that flows from God's presence. Through remarkable true stories of deliverance and healing, he reveals:
- How parables of God's mercy offer a path to restoration and wholeness- Three key ways that God uses the devil for your benefit (per St. John Chrysostom and the Church Fathers)
- How the saints' tenderness and compassion assist in the deliverance of souls
- Ways to overcome fear and live without it as a child of God
- How to open your heart to the Holy Spirit and rest in the King's embrace
Within these spiritually power-packed pages, Dr. Tobin also explains why God's grace is sufficient to overcome the enemy and how to put on God's armor through His Word, His Eucharistic Presence, and the sacramental life of the Church to protect against the forces of darkness.