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Today, far too many leading Christians water down the robust teachings of our Faith. Ignoring Christ s clear example and constant demand that we boldly confront evils, they preach an amicable, nonconfrontational, feel-good gospel. Instead of teaching the faithful to edify and enjoin the wayward, they urge them to pacify and submit . . . with catastrophic results personally, for the Church, and for society at large.

Now comes Fr. Dwight Longenecker with this potent book that shows how, by engaging in the lost art of spiritual warfare, good Christians can cure this trend and repair the extensive damage it has caused.

Here, without fear or favor, Longenecker maps out the myriad places where evil lurks in our world, shines a light on its many faces, and details the countless clever tricks it uses to hide. He delineates ten sturdy principles that must motivate all Christian warriors who hope to expunge evil and stop it from returning. And finally, he explains in fascinating detail the art of immortal combat, showing how self-sacrifice and contemplation of the Cross can bring victory over any evil, no matter how hidden or how grave.

Be forewarned: this book calls you to sanctity and is not for wimps. For sanctity is impossible apart from heroic virtue, and heroic virtue is impossible apart from spiritual warfare. As Fr. Longenecker puts it, Find a saint, and you ll find a warrior.

These pages are a mighty guidebook for souls hungry to follow the way of the Christian warrior by taking up their crosses and following into immortal combat the King of the Universe, Jesus Christ, our Lord.

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"In Immortal Combat Fr. Dwight Longenecker brings us face to face with the depth of everyday evil only to show how the cross of Christ breaks the ancient curse of sin. There is mysterious and troubling darkness here, but at the end the triumph of light. This is a powerful book that will deepen the spiritual lives of many."
Dan Burke
President of the Avila Institute

"In his 'no-holds-barred' style, Father Dwight Longenecker leads you from the dregs of sin and its devastating consequences to the abundant joy of redemptive grace and life in Christ Jesus. Immortal Combat grabs you by the scruff of the neck, holds you up to the mirror of Truth, and dares you to become the warrior for Christ you are called to be. Riveting, compelling, and not-soon-forgotten, a life-changing read."
Johnnette Benkovic Williams
EWTN Radio and Television Host

"Immortal Combat takes the reader on an incredible faith journey that is sure to challenge and inspire! Fr. Longenecker takes a fresh look at the nature of sin as he seamlessly integrates themes from literature, history and scripture to focus our gaze on the inner struggle to live virtuously and courageously as Catholics. Immortal Combat helps us understand in clear and unambiguous language how we live, what we live for, and what we would die for."
Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers
Author, Father Augustus Tolton: The Slave Who Became the First African American Priest

"Saint Paul's exhortation to Fight the good fight of the faith; take hold of the eternal life to which you were called (1 Tim. 6:12) applies to everyone old enough to put on the full armor of God (Eph. 6:11) and wield the weapons of the spirit (2 Cor. 10:4). Immortal Combat will help equip you to triumph in the battle against the world, the flesh, and the devil, as well as laziness, compromise, and error."
Patrick Madrid
Host of the 'Patrick Madrid Show' on Relevant Radio

"As a bishop in this devastating time I encourage you to read and ponder Fr. Longenecker's book, Immortal Combat. The two words of the title artfully bring together the challenge of our era. May his work and the work of so many other faithful soldiers inspire us to seek the salvation of our immortal souls and be willing to go into battle for them and for our brothers and sisters."
Bishop Joseph E. Strickland
Diocese of Tyler

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About the Author

Raised in an Evangelical home, Fr Dwight Longenecker studied theology at Oxford University and served as an Anglican priest before becoming a Catholic. In 2006 he returned to the USA to be ordained. He now serves as parish priest of Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Greenville SC. Browse his books and be in touch at dwightlongenecker.com.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sophia Institute Press (May 5, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 160 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1644132907
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1644132906
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.5 x 8.4 inches
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Brought up as an Evangelical. Dwight Longenecker graduated from fundamentalist Bob Jones University. While there he became an Anglican and after graduation went to Oxford to train as an Anglican priest.

After serving for ten years as an Anglican priest he converted to the Catholic faith with his wife and family. Eventually he returned to the United States to be ordained as a Catholic priest under the special provision from Rome for married former Anglican clergy.

Fr Longenecker has written over seventeen books and booklets on Catholic spirituality, apologetics and prayer. He has authored hundreds of articles which have been published in newspapers, magazines, websites and journals in the USA and the UK. His popular blog is called Standing on My Head. He is a popular, podcaster, conference speaker and mission speaker.

Married with four children, he now lives in Greenville, South Carolina where he serves as pastor of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. Visit his website at http://www.dwightlongenecker.com/

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Father Longenecker takes the reader on a pilgrimage of sorts through the mysterious doors of our faith and into the supernatural realm. Wielding the sword of truth, he expertly unmasks, exposes, and decapitates the "monsters": lies we hear even in the pews. Is the enemy THEM..or YOU? Watch carefully and you will catch sight of the "secret son" and the "little girl." I LOVED THIS BOOK. You need it. I need it. We all need it. GET IT.
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Doris Ranke
5.0 out of 5 stars It explains so many things!
Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2020
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I am not one that likes mythology. But I like Fr. Longenecker. So his new book caught my attention. Not being too sure, I bought the Kindle edition. It is cheaper than print. Well. was I surprised! Well, maybe not. Fr. Longenecker is always interesting and has good insight into difficult questions. But, Wow! Once I got past the myths, or saw their role in understanding the heart of darkness, a lot of things just became so clear to me. First of all, it helped me look at the current crises we are experiencing in society and in the Church. Where pride, power and prejudice come from and how they result in the things that take place in our lives. How does racism start and grow? What struck me most, however, is the answer to the question of what it means that Christ died for the Sin of the World! Right behind that is the explanation of the Sacrifice of the Mass! I won't even try to explain it all to you. If you read it, you will understand! Read it slowly. Think carefully and thank God for Fr. Longenecker. Oh, by the way. I suggest you buy the print edition. I broke down and bought it in addition to the Kindle edition because I love to "argue" with my books and write copious arguments, comments and questions in the margins! Enjoy the read! Great for Bible Study or book discussion groups! Enjoy and learn!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Reality Revealed
Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2020
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Christianity is completely mysterious — opaque — to most people today. Many who have rejected Christianity think they understand it and don’t want any part of it. Others are simply indifferent to Christ wouldn't even try to explain it. Worst of all, in some ways, too many committed Christians, protestant and Catholic, actually CAN'T explain it.

Early in the book Fr. Longenecker challenges Christians with the question, "So how would you explain the phrase 'Jesus died to save you from your sins' to a non-Christian who doesn't have a clue what on earth you're talking about." His book provides answers, but not answers couched in religious jargon that often passes for communication in Christianity, and best of all, this book provides an entirely new perspective for Christians and non-Christians alike.

With allusions to everything from Joseph Campbell's "Hero With a Thousand Faces," to Indiana Jones, to Joseph Conrad's "Heart of Darkness", and, yes, even Woodstock, Fr. Longenecker has written a book that demystifies Christianity by describing reality. Call it "real reality."

Your expectation, if you purchase this book, should be that you will be called to wonder, drawn to question all you “knew" — not in a weird way, but in a way that suggests we may not have seen the world as it really is.

Reality . . . is revealed.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Truly Spiritual Approach
Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2020
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As I watched the world almost instantaneously descend into chaos and mob rule, I was very aware that this is a spiritual battle, and that I needed to learn more about, and prepare for, the spiritual warfare that all Christians need to be engaged in. Fr. Longenecker first provides a clear and easy to understand explanation of how pride and the desire to be in control that live within each of us lead to frustrated power, pride and prejudice. These in turn lead to Resentment, Rivalry, and Revenge. “When this individual behavior becomes group behavior, the complexity of the lies and layers of deception become a tangled net of insidious intent” that we see growing around the world today.

The second part of the book details how Jesus broke that evil cycle, and the steps we can take to utilize the spiritual weapons available to us that can demolish strongholds. Other books suggest how we should fight back with the weapons of the world, so I really value this book for its spiritual approach.
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Ria and Dom de Souza
5.0 out of 5 stars A guided tour of the true myth of Christ
Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2020
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Every sentence in this book fills a hunger and a quest my heart has been on for 7 years. Fr. Dwight marshalls a legion of rich, mythical visions and characters to lead us down into the labyrinth of sin that has silenced our mystical Eden.

Unmasking evil comes at a cost - our personal choice to keep going, or to turn away. It's a war, and no one gets to bookmark it and check out.

We're in the Church Militant, and yet not the Church military industrial complex. As someone riveted by the gruesome acts and legends of the ancient world, Fr Dwight drops a plumb line of clarity down through the morass. He exposes the deep lie at the core of the human experience. And shows how it has built up into the great structures and rituals of culture and history.

The second half of his book is the antidote. And what a draught of elven wine it is! He takes us on a sweeping journey beside the Secret Son, the hidden mission deep behind enemy lines that is the Story of Salvation.

Like Tolkein, Fr Dwight's book is needed because it does something utterly crucial for the human person. It remythologizes theology. It puts it back into context. It moves it from the rarified air of head-knowledge down into the heart and guts of our imagination and experience. It makes it real, personal, and exciting.

Our modern experience of Christianity idealizes Spock as the Christian ideal. Father shatters this, and holds up Sam, and Lucy, and St Therese. Small, sacramental, self-giving.

This book must be required reading for every family, and should be introduced to children who have reached the reading age for Narnia, mythology, and Star Wars. It is a reminder of the infinite game we all live, and our fellowship stands on the edge of a knife. But, as ever, the penitent man shall pass.

It is the penitent man who will reignite the music of the spheres, and the Church that is sending our world ringing with joy back into the cosmos. We are no longer the silent planet. We are heirs to Gondor and Golgotha. Deep Heaven awaits.
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Chris Neal
5.0 out of 5 stars See what is behind your own sin as well as the world's in this book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 29, 2020
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For born-again, spirit filled Christians, this really is a must-read book in these dark days. It will (should?!) resonate with both protestant and catholic believers.
Fr Longenecker has such a great writing style that you will find you cannot put down the book once you make a start. Like CS Lewis he makes the demonic so easy to understand and you will learn why people are doing crazy, illogical, woke, non-sensical things all around the world in these last days.
You will discover why the following 6 things are behind much of what you experience going on in the actions of yourself, friends, loved ones, the media, business leaders, politicians and many leaders within the global Church (sad to say). Those 6 things?...
Power, pride, prejudice, resentment, rivalry, revenge. Before you think you are not influenced personally by these things, take a read, look in the mirror, and think again!
If you are like me, this book should lead you in the direction of confession, repentance and a deep gratitude to God for sending His Son to you and me to pull us all back from the brink
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Nichola McClean
5.0 out of 5 stars The most important book of your life
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 11, 2020
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Do you find yourself wondering why you can't get a break? That there is some sort of jinx in your life? Have you tried bringing life down to it's bare essentials with a resolve to take it as it comes? Only surrounding yourself with 'good' like minded people? Or do you lose sleep at night at injustice in the world? Do you seethe at those who 'sleep walk' through life? Who are not awake? Do you feel relieved that you are awake, woke, red pilled, blue pilled, black pilled, crunchy, left, right? Stop. Read this book. It is the most important book of your life.
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DG
5.0 out of 5 stars Thought Provoking
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 25, 2021
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An interesting slant on the battle of good and evil in the world and a thought provoking challenge to choose which side you are on.
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Jimbo
5.0 out of 5 stars The Catholic Church view on spiritual warfare
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 10, 2021
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Quite an important book for catholics in difficulty with wicked powers. Also gives an insight for non catholics.
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Maureen
5.0 out of 5 stars A book like this is needed
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 29, 2020
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An intelligent and no holds barred book of where we are and how we got here and how to prepare for what is to come.
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