Temptation Archives

Evening Prayer, Anna Ancher (1859-1935), 1888, oil on canvas. Skagens Museum / Wikimedia Commons.

A Practice Necessary for All

Venerable Louis of Granada

The exercises of prayer, consideration, and meditation are not just reserved for religious, but also are of great necessity to the laity. Follow along with

The Temptation of St. Thomas Aquinas, Diego Velásquez (1599-1660), 1632, oil on canvas. Museo Diocesano de Arte Sacro / Wikimedia Commons.

How to Flee from Impurity

Dom Lorenzo Scupoli

In the spiritual life, the soul must fight or die. The Spiritual Combat is your saintly guide to conquering sin and temptation by relying completely

The Temptation of Christ, Juan de Flades (1450-1519), c. 1500, oil on panel. National Gallery of Art / Wikimedia Commons.

Do I Need to Confess Temptations?

St. Alphonsus Liguori

For those earnestly striving to enrich their spiritual lives, The School of Christian Perfection serves as an invaluable resource charting a course to Heaven. In

Narcissuss, Caravaggio (1571–1610) 1600, oil on canvas. Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica / Wikimedia Commons

Defeating Vainglory and False Piety

Pope Saint Leo IX

In this spiritual masterpiece, Saint Pope Leo IX identifies our foes—vices and temptations—and teaches us how to combat them with virtue. Read on to learn

Christ and the woman of Canaan, Pieter Lastman (1583–1633). 1617, oil on panel. Rijks Museum / Wikimedia Commons

Levels of Demonic Activity

Dan Schneider, PhD

Liber Christo is a tactical field manual for everyday spiritual warfare. A member of Fr. Chad Ripperger’s exorcism team, author Dan Schneider guides readers through

The Temptation of Christ by the Devil, Félix Joseph Barrias (1822–1907). 1860, oil on canvas. Philbrook Museum of Art, Google Cultural Institute/ Wikimedia Commons

Resisting Temptation

Thomas à Kempis

After the Bible, The Imitation of Christ is the all-time favorite book of Catholics throughout the world. Thomas à Kempis’s masterpiece speaks to the soul

Uncover the transformative teachings of Saint Francis de Sales in "Philothea" as he illuminates the path to resisting temptations and nurturing a devout heart. Gain valuable insights on overcoming worldly allurements.

Guarding The Heart Against Temptation

St. Francis de Sales

While we remain on earth, we will inevitably encounter temptations. In Philothea or An Introduction to the Devout Life, Saint Francis de Sales has left us with wisdom on how temptation can become sinful, how to remedy them, and how to guard our hearts against temptation.

The Denial of Saint Peter

Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich

Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich was blessed with countless visions of the lives of Christ and His Blessed Mother. In The Dolorous Passion, she describes her

Occasions of Sin: What They Are and How to Avoid Them

Bishop George Hay

With a keen understanding of Christian theology and a profound insight into the human condition, Bishop Hay illuminates the insidious nature of the enemies of salvation. Through meticulous exposition, he reveals the ways in which the desires of the flesh, the seductions of the world, and the deceptions of the Devil conspire against the soul’s journey towards redemption. His teachings serve as a beacon of guidance for those seeking to fortify their spiritual defenses and safeguard their eternal salvation against these formidable adversaries.