Dedication of St. Michael the Archangel (29 September) ~ Dom Prosper Guéranger

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On September 29th, the Church celebrates the Dedication of Saint Michael the Archangel, the leader of the Heavenly Hosts, who fought against the dragon and his fallen angels. This feast day, steeped in Scripture and tradition, commemorates the victory of light over darkness and honors the angelic choirs who serve God in purity, wisdom, and love. From the 6th century dedications of St. Michael’s churches on Mount Gargano and in Rome, to the Eastern Church’s feast known as the Synaxis of Saint Michael, this day unites East and West in proclaiming the power of the Archangel and the heavenly armies. This reflection explores: ✨ The great battle in heaven and Lucifer’s fall ✨ The nature of the angels and their roles in salvation history ✨ How angels surpass human knowledge yet lovingly serve mankind ✨ The hierarchy of the nine choirs of angels: Seraphim, Cherubim, Thrones, Dominations, Virtues, Powers, Principalities, Archangels, and Angels ✨ The triumph of St. Michael as protector of the Church and defender against evil Let us join our voices with the angelic choirs in praising God, asking for the intercession of St. Michael, and preparing to one day take our place among the heavenly hosts. 🙏 Prayer: Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil… 00:00 The Dedication of St. Michael the Archangel 00:21 The Great Battle in Heaven 00:35 Mount Gargano & the Feast of St. Michael 00:48 Eastern Feasts of St. Michael 01:17 Who Are the Heavenly Powers? 01:33 The Creation of Angels and Men 02:07 Angelic Intelligence 03:05 How Angels Know the Truth 04:11 The Angels’ Great Choice 04:35 Angels and Human Nature 05:17 Lucifer’s Stumbling Block 05:25 The Faithful Angels Adore Christ 05:51 The Nine Choirs of Angels 06:27 Dominations, Virtues & Powers 06:44 Angels, Archangels & Principalities 07:17 Purification, Illumination & Union 07:54 Why Satan Hates the Angels 08:09 Hymn of Praise to St. Michael 08:32 The Dragon Is Cast Down 08:40 Under St. Michael’s Protection 08:57 The Guardian Angels Defend Us 09:20 The Charity of the Nine Choirs 09:59 Veneration of the Holy Angels 10:07 Devotion Unites Us With the Angels 10:22 Final Prayer https://sensusfidelium.com/the-liturgical-year-dom-prosper-gueranger/september/september-29-dedication-of-st-michael-the-archangel/ #SaintMichael #ArchangelMichael #FeastDay #CatholicFeast #September29 #CatholicFaith #CatholicTradition #SpiritualWarfare #Angels #HeavenlyHosts #StMichaelPrayer 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 ✝️ SUPPORT THE MISSION 🙏 Donate https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ 📬 Free Catholic Newsletter https://sensusfidelium.com/newsletter/ 📰 Read on Substack https://sensusfidelium.substack.com/ ──────────────────── 📺 WATCH & READ 📺 Sensus Fidelium App https://sensusfidelium.tv/ 📚 Sensus Fidelium Press https://sensusfideliumpress.com/ 👕 Official Merchandise https://sensusfidelium.com/merchandise/ ──────────────────── 🤝 PARTNER WITH US 📣 Advertise on Sensus Fidelium https://sensusfidelium.com/advertise-with-sensus-fidelium/ 🎤 Invite Steve Cunningham to Speak https://sensusfidelium.com/speaking/ ⛪ Parish Formation & Consultation https://sensusfidelium.com/for-parishes/ ──────────────────── 🌎 CATHOLIC COMMUNITY ✝️ Trusted Catholic Businesses https://sensusfidelium.com/catholic-businesses/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴

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• Spiritual Warfare