The Battle of the Virtues and Vices
Pope Saint Leo IX
What is the greatest spiritual battle?
The greatest battles do not occur in a distant land or even in past times but in the depths of the human soul. It is the battle between virtue and vice, the conflict between aspiring to be a saint or living a...
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What is the greatest spiritual battle? The greatest battles do not occur in a distant land or even in past times but in the depths of the human soul. It is the battle between virtue and vice, the conflict between aspiring to be a saint or living a mediocre life. The conflict between reaching heaven or forfeiting it. In this spiritual masterpiece, Pope Saint Leo IX, identifies our foes: “The enemies in this battle—the vices and temptations which infect our fallen nature—are invisible and internal.” These invisible and internal vices have dragged many souls to hell, and they will not stop until every person has surrendered to their pernicious and vile attacks. Are you saddened and discouraged by such daily assaults? There is hope. In these pages, you will find over twenty-five virtues to help you win the spiritual victory against sin. With God’s grace and virtues like humility, detachment, prudent restraint, firm stability, and others, the battle can be won. But keep in mind that spiritual victory does not happen overnight. The battle wages on until your final breath. The question remains: Are you willing to fight?Just as this book is a dialogue between the virtues and vices, so too must we learn to listen to the voice of truth and not the voice of lies. The Lord, the General of our souls, whispers words of encouragement and peace while the devil, the captain of vice and enemy of our souls, tempts us to sin and then accuses us. On our earthly pilgrimage fraught with suffering, sorrow, and trials, let us keep our eyes fixed on our celestial homeland, the eternal city, where there will be perpetual peace. In Heaven, Our Lord will welcome His glorious martyrs and courageous soldiers, those who have kept the faith and fought victoriously. There is nothing more important in this life than fortifying the interior castle of the soul with virtue. Duration - 2h 23m. Author - Pope Saint Leo IX. Narrator - Larry Odom. Published Date - Monday, 01 January 2024. Copyright - © 2023 TAN Books ©.
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English
Opening Credits
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Opening Quote
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Translators Note
Duration:00:09:10
Life of Pope St Leo IX
Duration:00:10:43
Authors Introduction
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Pride Is Put to Flight by Humility
Duration:00:05:57
Vainglory Is Rebuked by Fear of the Lord
Duration:00:04:36
Counterfeit Piety Is Exposed by True Holiness
Duration:00:03:54
Rebellion Is Subdued by Holy Obedience
Duration:00:04:28
Envy Is Rebuked by Fraternal Charity
Duration:00:03:18
Hatred Is Quelled by Love
Duration:00:05:59
Detraction Is Refuted by Just Correction
Duration:00:05:11
Wrath Is Calmed by Patience
Duration:00:07:26
Gentleness Disarms Severity
Duration:00:03:53
Self-Satisfaction Is Corrected and and Reined In by Respect for Others’ Feelings
Duration:00:03:24
Worldly Melancholy Is Put to Flight by Spiritual Joy
Duration:00:04:46
Sloth Is Reproved by Energetic Virtue
Duration:00:03:26
Dissolute Wandering Is Restrained by Firm Stability
Duration:00:04:54
Despair Is Banished by Faithful Hope
Duration:00:08:08
Avarice Is Corrected by Detachment
Duration:00:07:08
Stinginess Is Rebuked by Generosity
Duration:00:03:33
The Temptations of Theft and Fraud Are Dispelled by Innocence
Duration:00:03:40
Concealment and Deception Are Reprimanded by Truthfulness
Duration:00:03:44
Gluttony Is Restrained by Moderation
Duration:00:04:54
Inane Elation Is Brought Under Control by Holy Sorrow
Duration:00:03:27
Garrulity Is Silenced by Prudent Restraint
Duration:00:03:14
Fleshly Desire and Lust Are Put to to Flight by Carnal Purity and Chastity
Duration:00:05:36
Spiritual Fornication Is Corrected by Purity of Heart
Duration:00:03:09
Worldly Attachment Is Tempered by Longing for Heaven
Duration:00:05:35
Conclusion
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Ending Credits
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