Luke 4: 38-44 (Wednesday, September 5, 2007)

Jesus continues to rebuke demons. In today’s gospel, we are told that after casting out demons, he went to a deserted place to pray. The nature of his ministry is that of combating evil forces. He realizes the power of prayer, if this ministry must continue to be successful. Again and again in the gospels, we will see Jesus leave to a quiet place to pray. The world we live in is that in which we are constantly been plagued by evil forces. If we want to be successful in this battle, we must make out time every day from our busy schedules to pray. It is in prayer that we receive the power that we need to continue to fight the power of evil in the world. When you strive to be the person that God wants you to be, the devil generously works overtime to overcome you. This means, you must also pray overtime in order to be victorious. Find time during the day to pray that God give you victory over Satan. Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel, is a very powerful prayer you can use.

Prayer:
St. Michael the 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 to you o thou prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, cast into hell, Satan and all the evil spirits who seek the ruin of souls.