What should you do the moment temptation strikes?
In this episode of The Devil Is in the Details, Dan and Jordan Burke continue their series on St. Ignatius of Loyola’s Rules for the Discernment of Spirits, unpacking Rule 12, where Ignatius compares the devil to an aggressive dog: weak when resisted, but relentless when met with fear and hesitation.
Why does temptation seem to grow stronger the longer we entertain it? Why is immediate resistance so important? And what does it actually look like to “resist the devil, and he will flee”?
Through stories from law enforcement, parenting, spiritual direction, and personal experiences, Dan and Jordan explore how the enemy exploits hesitation, distraction, and spiritual passivity. They discuss practical strategies for recognizing temptation early, taking every thought captive, eliminating unnecessary noise, and responding with confidence in Christ rather than fear.
This conversation is both practical and deeply rooted in Catholic spiritual tradition, offering concrete ways to fight temptation before it becomes overwhelming.
In this episode:
In this episode of The Devil Is in the Details, Dan and Jordan Burke continue their series on St. Ignatius of Loyola’s Rules for the Discernment of Spirits, unpacking Rule 12, where Ignatius compares the devil to an aggressive dog: weak when resisted, but relentless when met with fear and hesitation.
Why does temptation seem to grow stronger the longer we entertain it? Why is immediate resistance so important? And what does it actually look like to “resist the devil, and he will flee”?
Through stories from law enforcement, parenting, spiritual direction, and personal experiences, Dan and Jordan explore how the enemy exploits hesitation, distraction, and spiritual passivity. They discuss practical strategies for recognizing temptation early, taking every thought captive, eliminating unnecessary noise, and responding with confidence in Christ rather than fear.
This conversation is both practical and deeply rooted in Catholic spiritual tradition, offering concrete ways to fight temptation before it becomes overwhelming.
In this episode:
- St. Ignatius’ Rule 12 explained
- Why the devil acts like an aggressive dog
- Why immediate resistance matters
- How temptation grows when entertained
- Practical ways to fight lust and habitual sin
- The importance of recognizing your “near occasion”
- How noise and distraction weaken the spiritual life
- Why courage is essential in spiritual warfare
- Learning to resist the enemy through Scripture and prayer
- The difference between temptation and sin
Whether you’re struggling with recurring temptation, spiritual discouragement, or simply want to grow stronger in your spiritual life, this episode provides timeless wisdom from the Catholic tradition.
What questions do you have after watching today's video? Were you impacted in some way? If so, comment below!
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What questions do you have after watching today's video? Were you impacted in some way? If so, comment below!
#Catholic #Spirituality #CatholicPrayer #contemplativeprayer #discernment #priesthood #catholicpriest #catholictradition #vocation #spiritualdirection #spiritualwarfare #spiritualguidance #spiritualgrowth #discernmentofspirits #catholicanswers #christianquestions #catholicfaith #catholictradition
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☦ABOUT US:
Under the patronage of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, the mission of the Avila Foundation is to draw Christians worldwide into deeper union with Christ.
Support the mission: https://www.avila-army.org/
______________________________________________________
👨🏽💻Websites:
Home: https://spiritualdirection.com/
School: https://avila-institute.org/
Discernment: https://myhighcalling.com/resources/
Community: https://www.apostoliviae.org/
Events: https://SpiritualDirection.com/Events
Books: https://SpiritualDirection.com/Shop
