St. Michael the Archangel (29 September): He Chose Us First

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“Who is like God?” That is the battle cry of St. Michael the Archangel—and the answer to Lucifer's rebellion. This powerful sermon examines the War in Heaven, Lucifer's pride and revolt, St. Michael's defense of God's glory, and the continuing spiritual warfare faced by every Christian. The sermon recounts a traditional account of the angels being tested by God's plan for the Incarnation and the exaltation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. While Lucifer rejects God's designs, St. Michael and the faithful angels choose obedience: “Who is like God?” But that battle did not simply disappear. Christians belong to the Church Militant, struggling not merely against flesh and blood but against principalities and powers. Yet we do not fight alone. The heavenly hosts stand with us, and St. Michael remains the great defender of God's people. The sermon also examines St. Michael's four great offices: battling Satan and the fallen angels, defending souls—especially at death—protecting God's people, and accompanying departed souls toward judgment. Even when we fall into sin, St. Michael seeks to lead souls toward repentance and reconciliation with God. Choose Christ. Choose Our Lady. Call upon the Prince of the Heavenly Host. ⚔️ St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle! 00:00 The Angels Are Tested 00:32 Obedience of the Good Angels 00:46 Lucifer Predisposed to Rebellion 01:00 God's Plan for the Incarnation 01:17 The Good Angels Submit to God 01:25 Lucifer's Pride & Rebellion 01:41 Lucifer Rejects Christ's Kingship 01:58 St. Michael Rises Against the Revolt 02:07 The War in Heaven Begins 02:14 God's Plan for the Blessed Virgin Mary 02:38 The Woman Who Will Crush the Serpent 02:53 St. Michael's Heavenly Army 03:24 Michael Battles the Dragon 03:41 Satan Falls From Heaven 04:05 Spiritual Warfare on Earth 04:35 We Have Been at War From the Beginning 04:50 The Church Militant 05:06 Baptism, Confirmation & Our Lady 05:29 The Four Offices of St. Michael 05:38 Fighting Satan and the Fallen Angels 05:47 Defending Souls at the Hour of Death 05:54 Protector of God's People 06:01 St. Michael and the Particular Judgment 06:28 “Who Is Like God?” 06:50 How Can Humans Fight Fallen Angels? 07:07 The Heavenly Host Is With Us 07:38 Why God Permits Demonic Attacks 08:02 St. Alphonsus on St. Michael 08:34 St. Michael Leads Sinners to Penance 09:05 St. Michael Intercedes for Sinners 09:35 Always Align Yourself With Your Defender 09:45 St. Michael Fought for Humanity 09:54 St. Michael Chose Our Lady 10:10 Choose St. Michael as Your Defender 10:27 Christ's Kingship & Mary's Queenship 10:44 WHO IS LIKE GOD? 10:53 Final Prayer to St. Michael #StMichael #SaintMichael #StMichaelTheArchangel #WhoIsLikeGod #SpiritualWarfare #ChurchMilitant #Catholic #CatholicFaith #CatholicChurch #CatholicTradition #CatholicSaints #OurLady #BlessedVirginMary #Satan #WarInHeaven #CatholicHomily #TraditionalCatholic #CatholicSpirituality #SensusFidelium Please remember to say 3 Hail Marys for the priest 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 ✝️ 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/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴

Topics

• Spiritual Warfare