Msgr. Pope on the 'Dramatic Battle in Which We Live'

"A grave deficiency of modern times is the loss of the sense that our lives are caught up in a tremendous, epic battle. Yet here we are living in the midst of a great drama - in the greatest story ever told.

"Behind the scenes is a deadly enemy, one of whom many rarely speak: Satan. Yet, he is active and involved, manipulating both the world and the flesh (our sinful nature). We are on the front lines of a fierce spiritual war, a war that is to blame for most of the casualties you see around you. . . .

"Ah! But there is also a Son, a Savior, who is born to us and whom we call Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace (cf Is 9:6). He shall reign forever. His hand is outstretched, first on the cross, but now outstretched to you to save you and to draw you up out of the raging waters, to deliver you from the kingdom of darkness into the kingdom of light!. . . .

"Yes, the battle rages all around us, and we are swept up in it! It's happening in our world, our culture, our families, and in our hearts. . . ."

In a recent commentary, Monsignor Charles Pope (pastor of Holy Comforter-Saint Cyprian Parish, Washington, DC) reflected on the importance of waking up to the battle raging around us and opening ourselves to the Lord's grace and mercy.

To access Msgr. Pope's complete post, please visit:

Community in Mission: Multitudes in the Valley of Decision! A Meditation on the Dramatic Battle in Which We Live (15 NOV 21)