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“Defend us in Battle” - Readings for 9/29/26
Today we celebrate the Feast of the Archangels – Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael.
Michael’s name means “Who can compare to God?” and he is the one who manifests God’s power and might. He battles Satan, the huge dragon, the ancient serpent, and casts him far from heaven. Michael guards the people of God, defends the souls of the just, and bears them to their final judgment. Pope Leo XIII composed the St. Michael Prayer – “St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle…”
We’re in a battle for our own personal souls.
We’re in a battle for the souls we love.
We’re in a battle for our church.
We’re…
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