It is a truth universally acknowledged, or at least it should be in my opinion, that every Catholic should read C.S. Lewis' The Screwtape Letters. And at that, read it more than once. In fact, several, several times. I'm convinced that over the past 8 years since I first read it, I have read it in full about 8 times, and certain passages I know I have read about a dozen more. The reason for this is that, in spite of its having been published for the first time in 1942, Lewis' understanding of how the devil tempts the ordinary man in a variety of different scenarios is spellbinding. And rather than be paralyzed with a sense of fear or hopelessness at the amount of traps set by the evil one, the reader can't help but feel empowered to recognize the next snare and carefully avoid capture. This book could not be any more relevant in our modern moment and, above all, reinforces the power of God's mercy and ability to raise up saints in the darkest times. A recommendation for all people of good will!