angels Archives — Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick

Sin, Holiness and Human Nature

May 15, 2022May 13, 2022 · Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick

The Christian life is not easy, but it actually is simple. When we clearly understand what sin and holiness are, then our choice to turn away from sin and be holy becomes clear, too.

Angels are the Original Saints

November 21, 2021November 19, 2021 · Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick

In the baptism and chrismation that we are given, and in the Eucharist with which we are strengthened and divinized, we are given all that we need in order to become members of the hosts of heaven.

Myth and Fantasy at a Time Like This?!

January 11, 2021 · Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick

How does the study of myth and legend contribute to mankind at a time like this? Are there are not starving people to feed, injustices to be set right, and cults of evil to be put down?

The Holy One and His Holy Ones

March 15, 2020March 13, 2020 · Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick

At the end of time, when the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse ride forth, bringing famine, pestilence, war and death upon mankind, God will send forth His holy ones to match them and to overcome them.

Don’t Feed Yourself to the Water Dragons

January 8, 2020 · Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick

Let’s not feed ourselves to the water dragons. Let’s enter with Jesus into the waters to crush the heads of the dragons who lurk there.

Exorcism is Central to the Gospel

December 11, 2019 · Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick

This world has many dimensions that we do not see. And they would be frightening if the Lord opened our eyes fully to their reality.

Demons are Real. So are Angels.

March 20, 2015March 20, 2015 · Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick

The other day, I wrote that many of us are usually ready for Lent to be over at about this time. And I must admit that that includes me. Today I was reminded of all that again, when a snowstorm on the last day of winter interfered with an event important to me as well as a beautiful church service I’d planned to celebrate…