A couple of years ago, after a couple of especially egregious abuse stories broke about the Catholic church, our church adapted the Prayer to St. Michael at the end of mass.
Thank God!
As a practicing Catholic, I believe that evil exists in our world. I also believe that if evil had their druthers, the place they'd most wish to be made manifest is in the Catholic church. The horrific abuse that has be perpetrated for decades now, to me, is a total sign of that.
As much as it pains me to say it, Satan has established a strong beachhead in our church.
That's why I love us reciting the prayer. We all know evil has a foothold in our church, and beyond just praying to God for her, we're seeking proactive protection, not only for the church, but for all of us. If priests can be turned, the laity certainly can be as well.
Evil is literally everywhere in our world. Seeking an ally in our fight against it seems like a wise thing to do.
Saint 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, cast into hell
Satan and all the evil spirits
who prowl through the world seeking the ruin of souls.
Amen.
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