{"title":"$5 Books!","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis collection includes all of the books that Slaying Dragons Press offers which also have \"damaged\" copies available at a discounted price. These copies are only slightly damaged or have subtle printing errors. These issues can include: slight printing on the exterior of the pages (visible in small places when the book is closed), dinged corners, dinged covers, shifted cover images (i.e., front cover imagery slightly spilling onto the spine), and the like. 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Stephen J. Rossetti\u003cbr\u003e      Exorcista Principal, Arquidiócesis de Washington\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e~~~~~ \u003cbr\u003eDios les ama.  Ya deberían saberlo.  Satanás les odia.  ¿Lo sabían?  Tal vez entiendan esto simplemente porque viven en este mundo, aunque nadie se los haya predicado.  Satanás les odia y, con todos los demonios, dedica su existencia a llevar sus vidas a la ruina.  Lo siento, pero es verdad, y tienen que saberlo.  Como deseo haberlo sabido cuando yo era joven.  Estamos en una batalla espiritual contra Satanás y sus demonios.  Dios, sin embargo, está luchando con nosotros y por nosotros, y su gracia y fuerza son incomparables, y aparecerán en nuestra vida de manera milagrosa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYo no nací con una espada en la mano, pero desearía que así hubiese sido.  Hubiera evitado mucho dolor. No sólo hubiera sabido en mi juventud que estaba siendo atacado y provocado por Satanás para que rechace a Dios y acepte una vida de pecado, sino que también hubiera sabido que la Iglesia tiene un montón de armas espirituales y estaba tratando ansiosamente de ponerlas en mis manos. Desarmado, me alejé de Dios y abracé una vida mundana que me llevó a la miseria y al dolor, hasta que Dios apareció y cambió la historia. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComo profesor de Teología en una escuela secundaria, he deseado compartir la verdad a mis alumnos. Rezo que este libro logre hacerlo. Permitan que sus ojos se abran. Vean la verdad sobre sus vidas y dejen que Cristo los libere del dragón y de sus sombras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharles D. Fraune es profesor, orador y autor de los libros de guerra espiritual más vendidos: Matando Dragones: lo que los exorcistas ven y lo que debemos saber, así como  The Rise of the Occult: What Exorcists \u0026amp; Former Occultists Want You To Know (El auge de lo oculto: lo que los exorcistas y antiguos ocultistas quieren que sepas) y The Occult Among Us: Exorcists and Former Occultists Expose the Nature of This Modern Evil (El ocultismo entre nosotros: exorcistas y antiguos ocultistas exponen la naturaleza de este mal moderno), todos ellos respaldados por el obispo Athanasius Schneider, el obispo Joseph Strickland y el exorcista monseñor Stephen Rossetti. 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He was always present with a smile, a word of comfort, and a consolation; he gave hope to countless people who had no hope. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003eThis work, as with any which feature the life of a saint—makes one desire to imitate Fr. Amantini and to grow in holiness after his example. This book is not simply a biography of Fr. Amantini: it is a work of spirituality. Its purpose is to assist the reader to grow in holiness, to gain wisdom, and to deepen the virtue of hope. The life of the Servant of God, Fr. 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Fraune! Paperback\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished by Sophia Institute Press\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNon-Signed copies: Sophia \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sophiainstitute.com\/product\/the-most-powerful-saints-in-exorcisms\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e and Amazon \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Most-Powerful-Saints-Exorcisms-Exorcists\/dp\/B0DSHG1D22\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter Jesus and Mary, the saints are the most powerful intercessors given to us by God. When they are invoked during an exorcism, evil spirits flee. Some of these “seasoned warriors” were exorcists themselves, and some were viciously attacked by demons at various points in their lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn these potent pages, you will marvel at true stories of saints who, by God’s grace, received many supernatural gifts, including the ability to cast out demons. You will encounter saints who overcame vices and struggles and find how they are ready to assist you in overcoming your own challenges. You will also discover:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy the demons revile Our Lady, whose effect on them is described as “a nuclear bomb”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe saints who are dragon slayers—the fearsome enemies of Satan and his minions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree of the most powerful saints who often appear at exorcisms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe saint, often invoked by exorcists, who helped convert young people—and countries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy times of trial, suffering, and temptation aid in our future glory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow the saints are equal to the angels in Heaven—a level to which you are called\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditionally, you will find remarkable saint conversion stories, the saints’ methods of snatching souls from the enemy, and how \u003ci\u003ethe saints’ holy presence alone\u003c\/i\u003e sometimes helps drive away demons. You will also learn which saints are most effective in combating particular demons and how the impact of their relics, such as a stone from the cave of St. Michael, can affect an evil spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegardless of where you are on your faith journey, you will meet new friends in high places among this “great cloud of witnesses” (Heb. 12:1) who are simply waiting for you to invoke their intercession for yourself and your family. Included are appendices featuring questions and answers with exorcists, efficacious prayers, saintly sayings, and further resources for exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-container gb-container-a0127fd4 woo-endorsements-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-inside-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d3e5fdc6 gb-headline-text cam-description-heading\"\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"endorsement-repeater-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"endorsement-repeater-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"endorsement-column-right\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Demons in exorcisms call saints ‘assassins.’ \u003ci\u003eThe Most Powerful Saints in Exorcisms\u003c\/i\u003e is not your typical exorcism book. While it includes extraordinary stories that will capture your attention, its deeper aim is to reveal the saints as fierce warriors in the battle for souls. After reading this book, you will never think of our blessed saints the same way again. You’ll see these holy men and women as Heaven’s special forces—active, present, and powerful. May you read this book and come to rely more on the great cloud of witnesses to help you as you walk the narrow way to your place in Heaven.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"endorsement-source\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"endorser-name\"\u003eDan Burke, Author, The Devil in the Castle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"endorser-title\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"endorsement-repeater-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"endorsement-column-right\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"endorsement-text\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“This book will prove to be a valuable resource in the world of exorcism. God does not want anyone to suffer alone, and the saints are valuable allies in combating Satan and the other fallen angels. The halos the saints wear are reflections of the glory of God, and that is a light that will cause demons to flee. We need to rely on their intercession.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"endorsement-source\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"endorser-name\"\u003eFr. Vincent Lampert, Former exorcist, Archdiocese of Indianapolis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"endorser-title\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"endorsement-repeater-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"endorsement-column-right\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"endorsement-text\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“This book is timely, relevant, and edifying. As a member of an exorcist’s team who, for the past eighteen years, has assisted in countless exorcisms, I attest to the reality and beauty of the contents of this book. Having worked with most of the exorcists represented here, I am grateful for their shared insights. Readers will discover faith-affirming truths about the power of the saints, who actively labor as God’s ambassadors to defeat demons and to defend God’s children. I highly recommend this book, especially for Catholic families.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"endorsement-source\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"endorser-name\"\u003eKathleen Beckman, Speaker and Author, A Family Guide to Spiritual Warfare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"endorser-title\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"endorsement-repeater-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"endorsement-column-right\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Patrick O’Hearn and Charles Fraune have done an excellent job covering the subject of saints and exorcisms. As an exorcist, I have witnessed, again and again, the importance and power of the saints in exorcisms. 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