Fear Is NOT From God | Break Free Through Spiritual Warfare (Fr. Francis Ching)
Fear is not from God. Discover how Catholic spiritual warfare, surrender, and inner healing lead to true freedom and peace in Christ.
Fear is not from God. Discover how Catholic spiritual warfare, surrender, and inner healing lead to true freedom and peace in Christ.
Desolation is not spiritual failure but a moment of testing and growth in the Catholic spiritual life. When consolation is withdrawn, the soul is called to remain faithful, resist discouragement, and persevere in prayer, trusting that grace is always present even when it is not felt.
St. Paul wrote Ephesians from prison to a community facing real spiritual pressure. In chapter 6, he reveals the armour of God and teaches how truth, righteousness, peace, faith, salvation, the Word of God, and prayer prepare us for daily spiritual warfare.
What is the most dangerous game the devil plays? Not open attacks, but subtle deception. This episode reminds us that evil works most effectively when it draws souls away from prayer, trust, and life in grace. True protection is found in fidelity to Christ, the sacraments, and a vigilant spiritual life rooted in the Church.
Many Catholics imagine that the devil targets those far from God, but spiritual tradition teaches the opposite. The most subtle attacks are aimed at those striving for holiness, using deception disguised as good intentions. This episode explores how false zeal, disordered priorities, and confusion between feelings and God’s will can slowly undermine the spiritual life, and how humility, obedience, and fidelity protect the soul.
Saint Ignatius teaches that the enemy works in secrecy, whispering thoughts he hopes we never reveal. When we bring these hidden struggles to the light through humility and wise counsel, his deception collapses. Vigilance, openness and discernment safeguard the soul on the path to holiness.
The newest episode of the Catholic Spiritual Warfare Podcast focuses on one of the most beloved sacramentals in the Church: the Miraculous Medal. In this episode, the hosts explore how this simple medal plays a vital role in the life of every Catholic who wants to fight temptation, grow in grace and deepen trust in…
A recent discussion with cybersecurity consultant Elie Wehbe explores how FOMO, constant stimulation, and “neutral” entertainment can quietly erode virtue. The conversation also offers concrete guardrails for parents who want to reclaim silence and self control at home.
Is distraction the devil’s most effective weapon today? Cybersecurity expert Eli Wehbe reveals how screens, dopamine, and digital habits weaken virtue, dull conscience, and reshape temptation in the modern Catholic’s spiritual life.
Suffering is not a curse but a calling. Dr. Lucas Vivas reveals how sickness, aging, and even the approach of death can become moments of grace, strength, and spiritual victory in the Catholic life.