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St Michael: thrust down to hell Satan…

Michael McFarland Campbell

Holy Michael Archangel, defend us in the day of battle; be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the devil.–May God rebuke him, we humbly pray: and do thou, Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God thrust down to hell Satan and all wicked spirits, who wander through the world for the ruin of souls. Amen. Who is like God? Last year, I posted about Who is like God on this date. Today we meditate: The Archangels from The Golden Legend We must honour the angels because they are our servants. They minister to us, as … Continue reading St Michael: thrust down to hell Satan…

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O Sapientia – 17 December

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The text of today‘s antiphon is

O Wisdom, who came forth from the mouth of the Most High, reaching from one end to the other, powerfully and sweetly ordering all things: come to teach us the way of prudence.

Jesus, the Word or Wisdom of God, is like a bridge reaching from heaven to earth and from earth to heaven. We are invited to journey towards our Father by stepping on this bridge and following where it leads. Walking this ‘way of prudence’ helps to make the kingdom of God visible in our time. The one who utters the invitation is none less than the Messiah himself.

with thanks to Godzdogz.op.org – the English Dominican Studentate

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