A World at War 

   We are at war and the sooner we recognize that the better off we will be.  The battle began long before we were born and will continue long after we are gone.  There will be times of some calm and times of heated battle, but the end is known.  When our Lord comes again in glory He will make all things new.

   On a cross at Calvary Jesus won the war though the battles continue even today.  He left His church to fight the battles here in this world, to uphold and defend His majesty and glory.  As in any war there have been many casualties, martyrs who have joyfully gone to their death rather than betray their faith.  I believe there will be many more who will be martyred for their faith before this world comes to its end.

   How are we to fight this war?  On our knees in prayer.  St. Philip Neri said, “There is nothing the devil fears so much or so much tries to hinder as prayer.”  Our prayers are the weapons with which we fight this battle.  Cursing Satan and his armies is of no use; only our prayers are effective in this war.

   The war appears to be heating up again as it has many times before.  Christianity is under attack.  Civility is under attack.  Common sense is under attack.  Let us put on the armor of God and prepare for the battle.  Through the power of prayer let us call down the warriors of heaven to fight alongside us.  Let us take heart and engage the enemy.