Rebuilding Discipleship in the Catholic Parish-Part VII

This week, Peter and Leslie continue their series, “Rebuilding Discipleship  in the Catholic Parish.” The call to discipleship is relatively new in the Catholic milieu, yet ancient. The Doanes introduced what they refer to as the seven pillars of Catholic discipleship. The sixth pillar is “Conduct Spiritual Warfare.”  Sacred Scripture teaches us that we have an enemy that seeks whom he may devour. That enemy is the devil, the fallen angels, and demons. If we take a passive approach toward the prince of darkness and his minions, we will suffer defeat individually, in families, and in local parishes. With the victory that Jesus brought to us through the Pascal Mystery and what He did and taught, we are called to engage the forces of evil and manifest His victory over them. A Catholic disciple must confront the darkness and bring the triumph of Jesus Christ into the spheres in which he or she lives. This broadcast will help all listeners to become confident to engage in this critical call of discipleship!