Happy feast of the Dedication of St. Michael, Archangel (9.29).
Below is a reflection from #SaintsandSaintlyDominicans Hyacinthe-Marie Cormier, O.P., 1915.
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Who is like to God? This is Michael’s war-cry.
Hell by its revolt has begun the combat; but the great archangel defends the rights of God with such intelligence, love and energy, that Lucifer, the highest of the angels, is conquered. Henceforth he is but the old serpent, the impure spirit, the father of lies, the universal seducer, and Michael enjoys his supreme rank.
After having been the Patron of the Synagogue Saint Michael is now invoked as Patron of the Church; he is also the special protector of France, whose vocation is to uphold the interests of God amongst the nations.
May all the ministers of Jesus Christ, may all believers in the midst of the present tendencies to the spirit of pride, presumption, independence and revolt, combat for the Church with as much energy as Michael, and as happily conquer.
This was the privilege of Michael Ghislieri, Pope under the name of Saint Pius V. It is said in his office: “This new Michael cast down the furious dragon in the fight; his strength and constancy subjugated heresy and the greatness of his soul resisted all the powers of hell.”
There exists a chaplet called the “angelic,” in honor of Saint Michael which has received the approbation of Pius IX.
➕Prayer
Saint Michael, impart to my soul the power of God.
➕Examen
What is your devotion to God’s cause?
What assistance do you give to its defenders?
Do you fear to compromise yourself or to draw upon yourself the censures of the world by appearing too good a Catholic, too great a friend of true doctrine and solid devotion?
📸Relic of Mount Gargano where St. Michael appeared along with traditional Catholic catechism and books – My Catholic Faith, Council of Trent Catechism, and Christian Warfare.
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