There is nothing quite so graphic as the famous paintings of St. Michael fighting with the devil. We too have our own personal battles which we call upon the aid of God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit to help us fight our spiritual demons. We also ask St. Michael to pray for us and to help defend us from evil.
I have been having such a difficult time of late and this article could not have had better timing. I feel so unworthy to have been called to so great a task, so unable to do what God asks of me. Terrified that I am not up the task, I took my fears and doubts to confession. Father assured me that God only asks that we love Him, everything else falls into place from there. I wondered if it is that easy, then why am I having such a difficult time? After reading this article, I can see the forces of opposition working in my life to keep my focus from where it needs to be. This article spoke to me today in a time when I needed it most. I guess that's why they call it the Holy Spirit working in us. I hope it speaks to you.
Read this great article of Pope Francis discussing battling with the devil on Jesuit terms.
I have been having such a difficult time of late and this article could not have had better timing. I feel so unworthy to have been called to so great a task, so unable to do what God asks of me. Terrified that I am not up the task, I took my fears and doubts to confession. Father assured me that God only asks that we love Him, everything else falls into place from there. I wondered if it is that easy, then why am I having such a difficult time? After reading this article, I can see the forces of opposition working in my life to keep my focus from where it needs to be. This article spoke to me today in a time when I needed it most. I guess that's why they call it the Holy Spirit working in us. I hope it speaks to you.
Read this great article of Pope Francis discussing battling with the devil on Jesuit terms.