Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do Thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host – by the Divine Power of God – cast into hell, Satan and all the evil spirits, who roam throughout the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

 

 

For wrath is in his indignation; and life in his good will. In the evening weeping shall have place, and in the morning gladness. Psalm 30:5

In light of the disappointing turn of events of last night’s election results I have garnered two core lessons:

This truly is a spiritual battle for our immortal souls

This is a cultural/educational opportunity

The strength of these two approaches crumbles when our faith life is separate from our daily life. The breakdown lies with our brethren who refuse to see Truth. It lies in our teachers who refuse to fervently teach Truth. And it lies with the Deceiver who has so cleverly served up the apple of temptation to so many gullible Adams and Eves of this time. Why are so many, so acquiescent to the hissing whisper of the sins of the flesh? Why do our pleadings fall on deaf ears? Can it be that we are still not relying enough on Him who is our solace? In Him Who is the Alpha and the Omega? When I search myself, I am forced to answer in the affirmative.

 

This is a Spiritual Battle for our Immortal Souls

Mankind is prone to self importance, independence, and ideals of democracy – even in spiritual endeavors. The Goliath that is the Culture of Death has grown strong and proud. Like David we must go in, not with worldly armor but with the Armor of God. Our fault lies in giving too much credence to the solutions of this world – the electoral maps, the editorializing, and the arguing with other God-fearing souls. Our true strength lies in God in Whom we find true recourse.

But they that hope in the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall take wings as eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:31

 

This is a Cultural/Educational Opportunity

And in doing good, let us not fail. For in due time we shall reap, not failing. Galatians 6:9

And the just man shall hold on his way, and he that hath clean hands shall be stronger and stronger. Job 17:9

We find ourselves at a crossroad today. Where will we go? To Whom shall we run? If we answer this question with a worldly answer we are bound for more and more failures. If we try to  take on the Procurer of the Death of Souls, without spiritual aid, we will lose – eternally. Today we are heartsick for our country, ashamed of our brethren, and disappointed in the ‘system’ that seems to have ignored all of our fervent efforts. We feel the sting of betrayal by those who should know better, who have been given the fullness of Truth and rejected it! But, instead of weeping and gnashing our teeth, let us unite with the Prince of Peace; our Lord; our Brother and look to Him for the plan in the battle ahead. He did not come to bring peace to this world…He came so that we would find our strength in Him!

They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. Psalm 126:5

Today, heartsick as I am, I resolve to pray harder; inform more fervently; love more deeply; and depend more fully on the Author of Life. We have much work to do both in prayer and in fraternal correction/education! Won’t you join me?

I can do all these things in him who strengtheneth me. Philippians 4:13

* All scripture verses from the Douay-Rheims Bible