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Lorenzo Scupoli &middot; Published by TAN Books</p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.4rem; margin-top: 2rem;\">Overview</h3>\n<p>Salvation and spiritual perfection are not attained by accident. They require vigilance, discipline, and a deliberate strategy. First published in 1589, <em>The Spiritual Combat</em> remains one of the most penetrating and practical manuals of ascetical theology ever written. So highly regarded was this work that St. Francis de Sales read from it daily and recommended it to all under his spiritual direction.</p>\n<p>Direct, realistic, and uncompromising, this classic is built upon a central principle: in the spiritual life one must either fight or perish. In brief, focused chapters, Fr. Lorenzo Scupoli instructs Christians how to wage interior warfare against the passions and vices that threaten the soul, especially impurity and sloth. He lays out concrete methods for self-discipline, humility, prayer, and perseverance, guiding the reader toward victory through reliance on divine grace.</p>\n<p>This edition preserves the trusted TAN text, now presented with updated typesetting, a new cover design, improved size, and quality binding. The enduring wisdom of this spiritual masterpiece continues to equip Catholics for the lifelong battle for holiness.</p>\n<ul style=\"margin: 1.5rem 0; padding-left: 1.25rem;\">\n<li>Learn a structured strategy for overcoming vice and cultivating virtue</li>\n<li>Engage practical methods for combating impurity, sloth, and disordered passions</li>\n<li>Grow in humility, self-knowledge, and disciplined prayer</li>\n<li>Study a spiritual classic endorsed by St. Francis de Sales</li>\n</ul>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.4rem; margin-top: 2rem;\">From the Book</h3>\n<blockquote style=\"font-style: italic; border-left: 4px solid #E2E2E2; background: #fafafa; padding: 1rem; font-size: 1rem; margin: 1rem 0;\">In the spiritual life, one must either fight or die.</blockquote>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.4rem; margin-top: 2rem;\">Intended Audience</h3>\n<p>This book is ideal for Catholics seeking serious spiritual growth, those engaged in regular examination of conscience, and readers drawn to classical ascetical spirituality.</p>\n<p>It is not a light devotional read, but a disciplined and demanding guide for those prepared to confront their weaknesses honestly and to pursue sanctity with resolve.</p>\n<p>Practical use cases include Lenten reading, spiritual direction accompaniment, parish men&rsquo;s and women&rsquo;s groups, and personal daily meditation.</p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.4rem; 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