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When Jesus' disciples asked him to teach them how to pray he warned them against making a display of their praying in order to be seen of men. They should retire to their "inner chamber" and pray to the Father who sees in secret and rewards openly. Then he said, "After this manner therefore pray." The Lord's Prayer was given as a sample: not to be followed literally. It is a petition according to the American revision; but according to Fenton's translation it is a series of affirmations.

Demons and evil spirits have many names and characteristics that have come down to us through the traditions of the church, the writing of the saints, and the Bible. In addition, these dark spirits have characteristics and activities that are well-known and documented. This book explains it all! A must-listen. This work has been previously reviewed and granted the Imprimatur by Rev. Elden F. Curtiss, former Bishop of the Diocese of Helena, Montana.

From a best-selling Catholic author! The Great Tribulation: A Catholic Perspective deals with prophecies related to the end-time and the end of the age: sacred Scripture, the doctors of the church, the mystics, and the saints. Contains many more unique minutes not found in the author's previous works on prophecy.

Have you ever wondered what the Church teaches about occult practices and rituals? What does the Bible teach about the occult? This book gives detailed references for both!

A fresh new approach to the topics of witchcraft and sorcery! This unique book deals with these issues from a religious perspective. Traditional church and Biblical teachings are emphasized rather than a source book for dabbling with witchcraft or sorcery. An informative eye-opener for both Christians and non-Christians!

This massive work covers all areas of demonology: historical background, biblical references, the teachings of the magisterium, the teachings of the church fathers, comments from the lives of the saints, recent views of demonology, and much more!

An extensive work on demonic activity in the human arena: diabolical temptation, infiltration, obsession, oppression - all things that precede potential possession. Well researched; the definitive guide. Previously reviewed and given the Imprimatur by former Bishop Elden F. Curtiss of the Diocese of Helena, Montana.

A massive dictionary, manual, and guide on demonology, demons, and evil spirits. This Catholic demonology dictionary also includes descriptions of the occult, witchcraft, and sorcery. The author has appeared on numerous national television shows for his works: The History Channel, The Phil Donahue Show, The Leeza Show, and the EWTN Network (Mother Angelica Live!).

From a best-selling author and recognized Catholic scholar on supernatural phenomena, signs, miracles, and wonders. A Catholic historical perspective on prophecies and messages concerning the end times: the chastisement, three days darkness, the tribulation, the antichrist, and the second coming of Christ. Includes ancient and recent prophecies from the Bible, the mystics, and the saints.

The Antichrist: A Catholic Perspective deals with Satan and his role at the end of times - through the eyes of Sacred Scripture, the Doctors of the Church, the mystics, and the saints. A timeless book which does not incorporate recent prophecies about the Antichrist, but rather accepted church teachings and private prophecies which avoid the current fads of messages that try to pinpoint exact daily prophecies with dates and specific times.

We all experience temptations of the spirit and flesh. This book examines the devil and the evil spirits and how they tempt us in ways that are both obvious and subtle. It's an eternal battle for the soul, a spiritual warfare. Examples are given about Christ, the teachings of the Church fathers, and the lives of the saints. Material in this book was previously reviewed and given the Imprimatur by Rev. Elden F. Curtiss, former bishop of the Diocese of Helena, Montana.

This is one of the largest scholarly works on demonology in decades. It has been reviewed by and given the imprimatur of former Bishop Elden F. Curtiss of the Diocese of Helena, Montana. This massive work covers all areas of demonology: types and characteristics of evil spirits, demonic activities in the human arena, oppression, possession, and much more!

A comprehensive book on Satan, the demons, and evil spirits in the Bible! Includes exact Scripture references and quotations. Also included: Biblical passages about the Antichrist and the end times. Author Michael Freze, S.F.O., has written numerous books in a series on demonology. Well-established in his field, his works were previously reviewed and given the Imprimatur by Rev. Elden F. Curtiss, the former Bishop of the Diocese of Helena, Montana.

Demonology: Possession & Exorcism. One of the largest scholarly works on demonology in decades...Well-researched...The definitive guide...confrontation with evil...signs of authentic possession...medical and psychological evaluations...procedures for private and formal exorcisms...commentary on the Roman ritual...prayers of exorcism...Reviewed and given the imprimatur by former Bishop Elden F. Curtiss of the Diocese of Helena, Montana.

What does it take to become an exorcist? This book will tell you how! A comprehensive guide to private deliverance prayer, deliverance ministry, and solemn deliverance with Church approval for a formal exorcism.

The Mystery of the Sacred Stigmata is a compelling book about those who bore the wounds of Christ. A best seller for Our Sunday Visitor, it has received dozens of top notch recommendations from scholars and critics the world over. Author Michael Freze, SFO, has taken the original book and broken it down into a series of smaller books.

From a best-selling Catholic author! A handbook of brief profiles on the lives of famous stigmatists from the past few centuries: stigmatics who bore the wounds of Christ internally (invisible stigmata) or externally (visible stigmata). Dozens of profiles offer examples of those modern victim souls who are recognized throughout the world for their lives of sanctity and heroic virtue. Examples include lay people, sisters, brothers, priests, and saints.

A handbook of brief profiles on the lives of famous stigmatists from the medieval centuries: stigmatics who bore the wounds of Christ internally (invisible stigmata) or externally (visible stigmata). Numerous profile examples of those 12th-17th century victim souls who are recognized throughout the world for their lives of sanctity and heroic virtue. Examples include lay people, sisters, brothers, priests, and saints.

Rebecca Skloot and her best seller, The Immortal life of Henrietta Lacks, has created a lot of interest in the immortal HeLa cells that were taken from a 31-year-old black woman called Henrietta Lacks without her family's consent at the Johns Hopkins Hospital at Baltimore in 1951. She describes the story of how Henrietta Lacks died and how her cells were sent around the world for medical research.

This volume focuses on the stigmatic Therese Neumann and the author's personal interviews with Therese Neumann's friends and companions for the last three years of her life. The interviews were conducted in Konnersreuth, Bavaria, Germany, where Therese Neumann lived the last several decades of her life.