(See paragraphs 391- 395 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church)

The only true enemy is that of our souls
From our minds, blind and weak, he now sleeplessly steals
Gospel truths that bring healing and life never-ending (Jn. 14:6)
Deadly lies he is endlessly sending

This liar misleads about who’s the real foe (Jn. 8:44)
He hints, “It’s THAT person! They’re evil, you know!”
Paul parries, it’s not “flesh and blood, but… dark forces” (Eph. 5)
Not people or “chariots” or “horses” (Ex. 15:19)

Not Hezbollah, Isis or Boko Haram

Nor Israel, Russia or those who lob bombs

Nor any world leader, no matter how vicious

Nor killers, abusers or mobsters pernicious

Besides making victims, such figures distressing

Are victims much greater of evil oppressing

“The enemy is the enemy”, not Elephant or Donkey
Nor presidents or mayors no matter how wonky
Not pastors or bishops despite hellish crimes
Nor Fox, NBC, or the Times

Not “Roe” and not “Wade”; NRA or controllers
Not this group or that group, nor secret bankrollers
“The enemy is the enemy”, as Scripture reminds us
The devil and sin ever blind us

His damnable goal is to “steal, kill, destroy” (Jn. 10:10)
Attacking with volleys of “darts” to employ (1 Pet. 5:8)

There’s heart-tearing Hatred, unholy Resenting
Vile Gossip, cruel Greed and Revenge unrelenting

Discouragement, Lust, and Division so deadly
Dark Doubt and Despair all prepare a fierce medley

This “Bad News” proves God as much more than mere “Good News”
But the BEST News! In Christ, we will fight and will NOT lose

For He has no rivals, the Savior from Zion

The Lamb’s Holy Cross crushed the prowling “lion” (1 Pet. 5)

And in the end…

The “prince of this world” will be strong-armed to cease (Jn. 12:31)

By the One Who is stronger, the Great Prince of Peace (Mk. 14:62)

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St. Michael the archangel, defend us in battle...

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QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER (from the Story Guide of THE RESCUE PROJECT)

• Where is the enemy accusing me right
now?
• What lie is crippling me right now?
• Where is the enemy causing division in my
life right now?
• Where is the enemy flattering my ego right
now?
• What temptation is strongest in my life
right now?
• Where am I most discouraged right now?