Intro to a Novena with St. Michael the Archangel

On Sunday, you are invited to begin a nine day journey with me as we consider St. Michael the Archangel and how he may help us to recall our Christian identity and to celebrate our unique selves. This novena begins on September 21 and concludes on the Feast of the Archangels.  Feel free to respond to my blogs after each posting.  If you are interested in a paperback book of this novena, Who is Like God?: A nine day journey with St. Michael the Archangel, please email srllibrary2006@blogspot.com.  Books are $10 each and all proceeds go to Haiti relief.

Below ...  An intro to the novena.

INTRODUCTION

Sin begins and ends with wanting to be “like” someone that we are not. Coveting, lusting, desiring to be like another person – even like the person of God – is our downfall.

As this novena unfolds, you will discover that Saint Michael the Archangel was sent not only to defend us from Satan but also to spare us from the eternal hell of bearing an image that is not ours. He reminds us to be ourselves.

When we know who we are, we know where we are going. When we lose our equilibrium, we lose our Way! Christ is our Way and we are Christian! Saint Michael the Archangel is the protector of our true selves along the Way!

Over the next nine days, you are invited to reflect on each chapter. After day nine, you are encouraged to pray the Litany to St. Michael.

It is my prayer that this novena will assist you in your journey to celebrate your unique self.

You are created by God. You are loved by God. Be yourself!

Father John P. Dolan