Michael the Archangel
Are you ready to defeat vice and grow in virtue? Join Chris Stefanick, Fr. Ambrose Criste, Sr. Alicia Torres, Fr. Isaiah CFR, and more as they guide you through the very special season of St. Michael's Lent. During these weeks, you'll learn from the extraordinary transformation of St. Francis of Assisi. Along the way, you'll also discover the powerful role of St. Michael the Archangel in God's plan for your life. This St. Michael's Lent, come see how Heaven fights for you. The Lord, the angels, and the saints can't wait to help you strive for victory in your spiritual battles. Access a study guide and learn more about the book here: https://try.hallow.com/stmichael-resources
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1Virtues & VicesWelcome to our first day on the journey towards "Victory Over Vice" in this powerful season of St. Michael's Lent. Today, Chris Stefanick and Fr. Isaiah CFR invite us to conquer our vices and grow in virtue. Access a study guide and learn more about the book here: https://try.hallow.com/stmichael-resources
Chris & Fr. Isaiah11 min
2HonorIn this session, we are introduced to St. Francis of Assisi, a remarkable man who was transformed by God. Then, we will pray with "The Salutation of Virtues" written by St. Francis as we respond to the call to offer up something to God during this season.
Chris & Fr. Isaiah12 min
3Queen of AngelsIn this session, Sister Alicia Torres, a member of the Franciscans of the Eucharist of Chicago, will lead us in a Litany to St. Michael. During this time of prayer, we will petition God for an increase in virtue in our lives.
Sr. Alicia7 min
4St. Michael & ScriptureToday, Fr. Ambrose Criste, a Norbertine priest from St. Michael's Abbey, guides us through Revelation 12:7-12 to explore the spiritual strength of St. Michael and the power that God has bestowed upon him for our benefit.
Fr. Ambrose7 min
5Homily: Luke 12:49-53On this Sunday, Fr. Ambrose Criste shares a reflection on the Gospel reading of Luke 12:49-53. He invites us to put more distance between ourselves and our past life of sin so, like St. Francis, we too can set the world on fire.
Fr. Ambrose6 min
6GreatnessChris and Fr. Isaiah are back to kick off our first full week to discuss the vice of pride and the virtue of humility. Today, we'll explore the comfortable early life of St. Francis, then close by meditating on the words of Jesus in Luke 14 and the hymn “Te Splendor et Virtus Patris.”
Chris & Fr. Isaiah12 min
7PursuitToday, we continue the story of St. Francis when his journey toward greatness is interrupted by an encounter with God in a dream. Then, Fr. Isaiah will lead us in reflecting on the words: "Lord, what do you want me to do?"
Chris & Fr. Isaiah12 min
8SweetnessToday we'll hear how Francis's world is turned upside down as he begins to follow Jesus' radical example of humility. Then, Fr. Isaiah will invite us to ask the Lord to make the bitter things in our lives sweet and the sweet things in our lives bitter.
Chris & Fr. Isaiah11 min
9PrideComedian Shayne Smith sits down to talk pride with Fr. Dave Pivonka, President of Franciscan University of Steubenville. Their conversation will explore how pervasive pride is in our society and how the antidote to pride is rooting oneself in truth.
Shayne & Fr. Dave13 min
10HumilitySister Alicia returns to lead us in praying a Litany to St. Michael. During this time of prayer, we will petition God for an increase in the virtue of humility.
Sr. Alicia6 min
11St. Michael DevotionsFr. Ambrose returns to share another St. Michael story. In this session, he will recount Pope Leo XIII's remarkable encounter that led to a strong devotion to the Archangel.
Fr. Ambrose5 min
12Homily: Luke 13:22-30In this session, Fr. Ambrose shares a reflection on the Gospel reading of Luke 13:22-30. He challenges us to learn what it means to possess the Lord as your strength—as your second and true self.
Fr. Ambrose8 min
13RebuildChris and Fr. Isaiah are back to discuss the vice of greed and the virtue of charity. Today, we'll hear about St. Francis’s encounter with Christ at San Damiano. We’ll then close in prayer meditating on the image of Christ on the Cross.
Chris & Fr. Isaiah9 min
14FatherToday, Chris details how Francis’s new way of life clashed with his father’s expectations for him and their family wealth. Then, Fr. Isaiah will invite us to consider what from the world we hold onto too tightly.
Chris & Fr. Isaiah10 min
15BeggarIn today’s session, Chris shares how Francis transformed from leading a comfortable life to caring for lepers and begging for food. Fr. Isiah then encourages us to consider our reliance on creature comforts as he guides us in prayer and reflection.
Chris & Fr. Isaiah10 min
16GreedShayne Smith returns to chat with radio host and author Katie McGrady. They will discuss greed and how one can overcome the constant impulses to have the shiny new things and creature comforts the world offers.
Shayne & Katie13 min
17CharitySister Alicia returns to lead us in praying a Litany to St. Michael. During this time of prayer, we will petition God for an increase in the virtue of charity.
Sr. Alicia6 min
18St. Michael MiraclesToday, Fr. Ambrose shares a powerful story of a miracle that occurred with through intercession of St. Michael during a devastating plague.
Fr. Ambrose5 min
19Homily: Luke 14:1, 7-14On this Sunday, Fr. Ambrose Criste shares a reflection on the Gospel reading of Luke 14:1, 7-14. He invites us to see our life in a topsy-turvy way, motivated by the love of Christ.
Fr. Ambrose7 min
20Burning LoveChris and Fr. Isaiah return to explore the vice of sloth and the virtue of zeal. Today, we'll hear about St. Francis's radical surrender to poverty. We'll then close in prayer, meditating on Revelation 3:15-20.
Chris & Fr. Isaiah
21BrothersToday, Chris shares how Francis’s preaching and example attracted others to his way of life, forming the "Penitents of Assisi." Fr. Isiah then challenges us to consider who God is calling us to love more.
Chris & Fr. Isaiah
22Taking ActionIn today’s session, Chris shares the remarkable story of Francis and his Brothers meeting with Pope Innocent III. Fr. Isiah then invites us into an extended time of silence to consider where God wants us to take action in our own lives.
Chris & Fr. Isaiah
23SlothToday, Shayne sits down with podcast host and author Heather Khym to talk about sloth. They'll discuss how a lack of meaning, not being rooted in God, can lead to the prevalence of this vice in our lives.
Shayne & Heather
24ZealSister Alicia returns to lead us in praying a Litany to St. Michael. During this time of prayer, we will petition God for an increase in the virtue of zeal.
Sr. Alicia
25St. Michael & Warfare-
Fr. Ambrose
26Homily: Luke 14:25-33-
Fr. Ambrose
27Little Portion-
Chris & Fr. Isaiah
28Clarity-
Chris & Fr. Isaiah
29Witness-
Chris & Fr. Isaiah
30LustShayne is back for a conversation on lust with clinical psychologist Dr. Matthew Breuninger. They'll explore how overcoming lust requires an active pursuit of virtue to crowd out what deceives and distracts.
Shayne & Dr. Breuninger
31ChastitySister Alicia returns to lead us in praying a Litany to St. Michael. During this time of prayer, we will petition God for an increase in the virtue of chastity.
Sr. Alicia
32St. Michael Apparitions-
Fr. Ambrose
33Homily: John 3:13-17-
Fr. Ambrose
34Gifts-
Chris & Fr. Isaiah
35Praises of God-
Chris & Fr. Isaiah
36Liberation-
Chris & Fr. Isaiah
37Envy-
Shayne & Mari
38JoySister Alicia returns to lead us in praying a Litany to St. Michael. During this time of prayer, we will petition God for an increase in the virtue of joy.
Sr. Alicia
39Novena Day 1-
Fr. Ambrose
40Novena Day 2-
Fr. Ambrose
41Novena Day 3-
Fr. Ambrose
42Novena Day 4-
Fr. Ambrose
43Novena Day 5-
Fr. Ambrose
44Novena Day 6-
Fr. Ambrose
45Novena Day 7-
Fr. Ambrose
46Novena Day 8-
Fr. Ambrose
47Novena Day 9-
Fr. Ambrose
48Michaelmas-
Fr. Ambrose