St. Michael the Archangel: Defender of Souls & Prince of Heaven’s Army (29 September)

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“Who is like God?” On September 29, the Church honors St. Michael the Archangel, Prince of the Heavenly Host, defender of God’s people, enemy of Satan, protector of souls, and one of the greatest angelic figures revealed in Sacred Scripture. This homily explores the extraordinary mission of St. Michael, beginning with the nine choirs of angels and the humility expressed by his very name: Michael — Who is like God? We follow St. Michael through the Book of Daniel, the Epistle of St. Jude, and Revelation 12, where Michael and his angels battle the dragon and cast Satan from Heaven. The homily also examines St. Michael’s four traditional offices: fighting Satan, guarding God’s people, assisting souls especially at death, and accompanying mankind toward judgment. Finally, discover the remarkable tradition of St. Michael’s apparition at Gargano, the heavenly consecration of his sanctuary, and the blessed stones associated with the grotto. ⚔️ St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle! Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel “St. 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 power of God, thrust into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.” 00:00 Feast of St. Michael the Archangel 00:20 Prince of the Heavenly Army 00:41 “Who is like God?” 00:58 Guardian Angels are all around us 01:22 The Nine Choirs of Angels 01:44 Why an Archangel leads the angels 01:52 St. Michael’s extraordinary humility 02:17 St. Michael in Sacred Scripture 02:32 Daniel and the angel of Persia 03:15 Michael comes to Gabriel’s aid 03:44 St. Michael and the end times 04:07 Michael disputes with Satan over Moses 04:47 Revelation 12 05:13 Michael battles the dragon 05:46 Angelic appearances in Scripture 06:04 Was Michael the angel guarding Paradise? 06:35 Angels and the salvation of mankind 07:06 “Whose side are you on?” 07:44 Your Guardian Angel at judgment 08:07 The Four Offices of St. Michael 08:24 Fighting Satan & guarding God's people 09:03 St. Michael and the dying 09:11 Escorting souls to judgment 10:08 Why September 29? 10:18 The Apparition at Gargano 11:02 The miraculous returning arrow 11:17 St. Michael appears to the bishop 12:29 The city calls upon St. Michael 12:44 Michael promises victory 13:09 Preparing to consecrate the cave 13:30 St. Michael had already consecrated it 13:45 The Celestial Basilica 14:09 Stones from St. Michael’s grotto 14:24 Plague and St. Michael’s intercession 14:50 The blessed stones 15:27 The extraordinary nature of angels 16:30 Living in the presence of angels 17:02 Become more like the faithful angels 17:26 Final prayer to St. Michael https://sensusfidelium.us/the-liturgical-year-dom-prosper-gueranger/september/september-29-dedication-of-st-michael-the-archangel/ Please remember to say 3 Hail Marys for the priest #StMichaelTheArchangel #FeastOfStMichael #CatholicHomily #GuardianAngels #Archangels #CatholicFaith #SpiritualWarfare #SaintsFeastDay #StMichaelPrayer #HeavenlyHosts 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 ✝️ 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

• Heaven & Eternity
• Spiritual Warfare