Angels & Demons 101: Hierarchies, Guardian Angels & Real Spiritual Warfare ~ Fr. Ripperger

About this sermon

Welcome to the Servants of Warfare Conference (this is Conference 1) hosted by Latin Mass Unity (Memphis). In this talk, our speaker walks through the nature of angels and demons, the nine choirs, guardian angels, and how spiritual warfare actually works according to Catholic theology and the Church’s living tradition. You’ll hear why angels are pure spirits, how their intellect and will differ from ours, what “infused knowledge” means, the three instances at creation, and why Lucifer said “non serviam.” We also cover how sin “opens doors,” why names imply authority, why witchcraft/occult practices are spiritually dangerous, and how God’s grace empowers real resistance. 🔔 Chapters below. 🙏 If this helped, please like & subscribe, and share with someone who needs a clear, orthodox explanation of angelology and spiritual warfare. What you’ll learn Why angels have intellect and will (but no bodies) and how they act “by application of the will.” How the nine choirs (Seraphim, Cherubim, Thrones; Dominations, Principalities, Powers; Virtues, Archangels, Angels) relate to God, creation, and us. The limits of demonic knowledge, how they predict (but don’t know) future acts, and why grace changes outcomes. Why names reveal authority and weakness during exorcism. How doors open through sin, abuse, or occult acts—and how to close them through repentance, prayer, and fidelity to grace. How humans fill the gaps in the hierarchy of grace and why our merits matter. 00:00 Opening & Welcome (Servants of Warfare – Latin Mass Unity, Memphis) 02:00 Opening Prayer 02:26 Series overview: Angels, demons & demonic influence 03:01 What angels are: pure spirits, intellect & will 04:54 Why angelic wills are stronger than ours 06:41 What demons know (and don’t): limits of prediction 07:50 Infused knowledge as history unfolds 08:54 Presence vs. place: how spirits “act” here 10:07 Created in grace: faith, hope, charity in angels 11:00 The “three instances” at creation 12:28 Lucifer’s “non serviam” & the role of Our Lady 14:03 Guardian angels & their first act of charity 16:08 Confirmation of choice: no vacillation 17:14 Spiritual warfare begins among angels 18:08 The nine choirs overview 20:02 Hierarchy, intellect, and power 21:20 Seraphim (love; closest to God) 22:29 Cherubim (knowledge & vigilance) 24:07 Thrones (judgment & humility) 24:44 Dominations (administration of God’s orders) 26:30 Principalities (nations, rulers, dioceses) 27:30 Powers (removing obstacles; ideas & governance) 27:39 Virtues (order of nature; miracles) 29:34 Archangels (field leadership) 30:49 Guardian Angels (mission & protection) 31:30 How many angels are there? 33:07 Fall of the demons: what changed, what didn’t 34:54 Why some are targeted; role of grace 35:57 Names & authority in exorcism 37:01 “Heaven,” time, and angelic existence 39:02 Demons’ pain of loss vs. temporal pain 40:11 When/why demons are permitted to act 41:05 How sin “opens doors” (and how to close them) 42:24 Occult/witchcraft: why it’s spiritually dangerous 43:09 Q&A highlights 45:18 Hierarchy of grace & humans filling the gaps 47:40 Supererogatory works and growth in merit 48:38 Are merits restored after confession? 49:58 Should you know your guardian angel’s name? 50:16 Dissociation, trauma, & vulnerability 50:40 Why God allows evil 53:14 Can demons read minds? 53:53 Do demons lie in exorcism? 55:07 Closing Disclaimers This video presents Catholic theological teaching and pastoral experience. It’s not a substitute for spiritual direction or medical/psychological care. If you believe you need help, contact a Catholic priest in good standing. For more sermons & lectures please visit http://sensustraditionis.org/ & remember to do the PenanceWare Fr asks for Fr Ripperger's order of exorcists http://dolorans.org/ (C) 2018 Sensus Fidelium #Angels #Demons #SpiritualWarfare #Catholic #Exorcism #GuardianAngels #Angelology #NineChoirs #CatholicTheology #TraditionalCatholic #LatinMass #Deliverance #Occult #Prayer #Grace #Mary 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 Support Catholic Businesses here - https://sensusfidelium.com/catholic-businesses/ Sensus Fidelium Press - https://sensusfideliumpress.com/ Sensus Fidelium Apps - https://sensusfidelium.tv/ Support Sensus Fidelium - https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴

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• Spiritual Warfare