Michael and All Angels

While the feast of Michael and All Angels falls midweek, we observe this festival day on Sunday. Historically, the archangel Michael is pictured as a prince and a general of the heavenly army, defeating a dragon (understood in biblical context as the ancient serpent, the devil, or Satan). Most importantly, beyond the symbolism and metaphor, this day reminds us that God’s victory ultimately comes by Jesus’ death and the testimony of his followers. The power of God’s truth gives us confidence in the face of evil on earth, even in the face of our own death.