through the sacrament of confession. His effectiveness drew many crowds, but also many enemies. It was the spiritual enemies that caused him the most pain. Late in his life a demonically possessed woman stopped

constancy never to yield under unjust compulsion, light to avoid falling into the snares of the enemy, firmness to resist overt attack, and at every moment unwavering faithfulness to your kingdom. Reign

the painful wounds of my heart; they were an invincible strength for me in the fight against the enemy! How lovely these names are to me! For all eternity, I will praise the most holy names of our Lord

saint with affection, saying: "You are my brother in arms; you will walk in step with me and the enemy will not prevail against us." He then told him about his vision and from that moment on, they shared

suffering or sacrifice. God's ways are thus. If you want to emerge victorious from the onslaught of the enemy, I recommend two things: first, humble yourself, for you are nothing and you deserve nothing... everything

labors, in spite of being exposed to many dangers. More than once he was beaten and wounded by his enemies. Reverend Fagan was very intent on promoting devotion to the Blessed Virgin as a powerful means of

violence of heresy spread abroad, or by an intolerable moral corruption, or by the attacks of powerful enemies. Ancient and modern history and the more sacred annals of the Church bear witness to public and private

embraced him with a holy kiss, saying, "You are my brother in arms. You will walk with me and no enemy will prevail against us.” He then told him about his vision, and from that time they had but one heart

massive counter-attack was in progress along the Marne River. On September 5th, the Allied engaged the enemy. History books speak of the "Miracle of the Marne," describing the superhuman effort of an exhausted

what difficulties and evils surround us; above all, how fierce is the fight we wage with ruthless enemies of our salvation. In these and in all other troubles of life her power is most far-reaching. Her