Living in a fallen world, we all commit various sins on a regular basis. While many times these sins are minor in nature, frequently we are tempted to commit serious sin that greatly damages our relationship with God.
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It isn’t easy to overcome these sins and conquering them often feels like a monumental task. The good news is that Fr. Dennis Kolinski has recently provided an excellent Manual for Conquering Deadly Sin that digs deep into the treasury of Christian wisdom to provide a pathway to virtue.
Here is the book description from the publisher:
It is of vital importance that each individual soul recover this lost sense of sin and to begin the struggle to conquer the deadly sins that threaten his or her salvation. The Manual for Conquering Deadly Sin will help you do just that in your own life.
In any struggle, you must know your enemy. Hence, Part I:
Defines sin and distinguishes between mortal and venial sins.
Examines each of the classical seven deadly sins: lust, gluttony, avarice, sloth, anger, envy, and pride.
Reveals their causes, manifestations, and more.
Provides specific advice and remedies for conquering each deadly sin in your own life.
Identifies those corresponding virtues which must be cultivated in order to rid yourself of deadly sin.Part II, features a compilation of passages from Church teaching and Scripture, along with quotes from the saints that complement and give life to the reflections in Part I.
As Fr. Kolinski makes clear the truest medicine is found in the sacramental life of the Church. But, in addition to the graces found in frequent confession and reception of the Eucharist, the Manual for Conquering Deadly Sin will be an indispensable aid in your fight; an invaluable resource for every person serious about salvation.
Similar to the Manual for Spiritual Warfare and the Manual for Marian Devotion, the Manual for Conquering Deadly Sin excels because it provides not only a careful examination of each deadly sin, but also an entire section of quotes by saints and prayers that are related to each sin. This allows a person to dig deep into history and be encouraged by various holy men and women who struggled with the same sins.
The section of prayers is equally helpful, as when we are struggling with sin, the best remedy is always prayer. Often we do not know the words to pray and so this manual provides a perfect selection of prayers for the soul struggling against particular sins.
In the end, it is a great book for those who want to root out any particular sin in their lives and would be a perfect book for the season of Lent.