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Oct. 3, 2026
Gospel Reflection: Spiritual Warfare and Heavenly Glory
Saturday of the Twenty-sixth Week in Ordinary Time
Readings for Today
The seventy-two disciples returned rejoicing and said to Jesus, “Lord, even the demons are subject to us because of your name.” Jesus said, “I have observed Satan fall like lightning from the sky. Behold, I have given you the power ‘to tread upon serpents’ and scorpions and upon the full force of the enemy and nothing will harm you. Nevertheless, do not rejoice because the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice because your names are written in heaven.” Luke 10:17–20
The seventy-two disciples Jesus sent out on a mission symbolize the whole Church. Though the Twelve Apostles and their apostolic successors, the bishops, hold a unique role in providing the foundation of the Church, the seventy-two represent all disciples who, after choosing to follow Christ in word and deed, are then sent forth to witness to the Gospel and exercise Christ’s authority.
It’s interesting that when the seventy-two returned, their only recorded reaction was, “Lord, even the demons are subject to us because of your name.” Why is that? Why not say, “Lord, many hearts were touched, and many came to believe in You”? Perhaps for a few reasons.
First, given the mixture of many pagan religious practices found in first-century Israel, it’s possible that demonic possession was far more prevalent and visible than it is today. Or perhaps satan is just as active now, but more subtle and deceptive in appearance. It’s also possible that mental illness was often interpreted as demonic possession.
Another reason the seventy-two may have focused on the authority over demons they experienced on mission is because, then as now, many people find evil and demonic activity strangely fascinating. Evil and satanic manifestations can create a dark allure in people’s minds.
Whatever the reason for their fascination, there is something good in the joy they experienced. Demons and demonic possession are jarring and intimidating. Therefore, when these disciples encountered demons directly and then successfully commanded them to be silent or to depart from a possessed person, they were rightly relieved and overjoyed. Christ had given them authority over evil, and the demons were overpowered by a simple command spoken in Jesus’ name.
Jesus acknowledges the value of this spiritual warfare and affirms that it was by His authority that the seventy-two prevailed. However, He also places their mission and its fruits in proper order. Driving out demons is not an end in itself. It may be necessary at times, but it is not the highest good. The salvation of souls, which gives God eternal glory, is the highest good. Therefore, Jesus says, “Nevertheless, do not rejoice because the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice because your names are written in heaven.”
These same principles apply to us. Though we might not encounter demons visibly possessing people and being cast out through an exorcism, we do see the evil one at work in countless ways and are often more fascinated by that evil than by God’s grace quietly building up His Kingdom. For example, consider your interest in the latest headlines. If two stories were covered—one a shocking display of evil, the other an inspiring account of God’s grace at work—which would catch most people’s attention? Likely the shocking and demonic one. Though like the seventy-two, we must be attentive to the demonic forces at work and do our part to overcome them, we must also be careful not to make the fight against evil our primary focus. Rather, combating evil is only a means to a far greater end: the sanctity of every soul and the upbuilding of the Kingdom of God.
Reflect today on your own focus. Are you more fascinated by the darkness of evil or by the light of grace? Are you more intrigued by dramatic spiritual battles or by the quiet workings of sanctity? Rejoice above all that your name, by God’s grace, is written in heaven, and make this the ultimate goal of all you do by God’s grace.
All-powerful Lord, You command the demons, and they obey. Grant me the grace to rebuke the evil one and all his works. Even more, grant me the grace to be transformed in heart, conformed ever more perfectly to You, so that I may share more fully in Your Kingdom and help draw others into the glory of eternal life. Jesus, I trust in You.
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The object of the Legion of Mary is the glory of God through the holiness of its members developed by prayer and active co-operation in Mary’s and the Church’s work. The unit of the Legion of Mary is called a praesidium, which holds a weekly meeting, where prayer is intermingled with reports and discussion. Persons who wish to join the Legion must apply for membership in a Praesidium. The Legion sees as its priority the spiritual and social welfare of each individual. The members participate in the life of the parish through visitation of families, the sick, both in their homes and in hospitals and through collaboration in every apostolic and missionary undertaking sponsored by the parish. Every legionary is required to carry out a weekly apostolic work in the spirit of faith and in union with Mary.
The Legion of Mary is a lay apostolic association of Catholics who, with the sanction of the Church and under the powerful leadership of Mary Immaculate, Mediatrix of All Graces, serve the Church and their neighbour on a voluntary basis in about 170 countries. The first meeting of the Legion of Mary took place in Myra House, Francis Street, Dublin, Ireland, on 7 September, 1921. This meeting was to have very beneficial consequences for the mission of the Catholic Church and, in a special way, for millions of members of Christ’s lay faithful who would serve in the Legion and for those who would be served by the legionary apostolate. Many persons outside the Catholic Church would also benefit from that apostolate. With the approval and support of the Popes and a great many Bishops, Priests and Religious, as well as the prayers and efforts of legionaries, the Legion, by the grace of God, has grown into a worldwide organisation with several million members.
Drawing its inspiration from the True Devotion to Mary, as taught by St. Louis Marie de Montfort, and which had a profound influence on the Founder of the Legion, the Servant of God, Frank Duff, the Legion is at the disposal of the Bishops and Priests for use in the mission of the Church. While essentially a lay association, legionaries look for spiritual and apostolic formation to priests and religious, who, as Legion Spiritual Directors, hold an honoured place in the Legion system. The Legion requires ecclesiastical approval to work in a diocese or parish. Loyalty to the Magisterium and to Ecclesiastical Authority is a basic legionary principle. The Legion aims to bring Mary to the world as the infallible means of winning the world to Jesus and legionary service is based on the doctrine of the Mystical Body of Christ so that in their fellow members and in those they serve, legionaries seek to have the Person of our Lord once again seen and served by Mary, his Mother.
The general and essential means by which the Legion of Mary is to effect its object is personal service acting under the influence of the Holy Spirit, having Divine Grace as its moving principle and support, and the glory of God and the salvation of souls as its final end and purpose. Evangelisation, especially the seeking of conversions to the Church, should be a priority for the Legion. Through the visitation of homes and by other means, the Legion must, as a first principle, set out to establish a contact of some sort with every soul everywhere. Seeing and serving Christ in the sick and marginalised is another vital part of the legionary apostolate. While not engaging in the giving of material relief, legionaries will often find opportunities to do works of service for the needy.
The basic unit of the Legion is called a praesidium, which is normally based in a parish. A parish may have more than one praesidium. To be an active legionary it is necessary to apply for membership in a praesidium, which holds a weekly meeting and allocates a weekly apostolic task to the members, who generally work in pairs. After a successful period of probation, members are called to make the Legionary Promise (this is only applicable for members over 18 years) which is directed to the Holy Spirit. Realising the necessity for a strong support of prayer, the Legion has Auxiliary members, who associate themselves with the Legion by undertaking a service of prayer in its name. The administration of the Legion is carried out through its various councils at local, regional and national level. The central council, the Concilium Legionis Mariae, meets monthly in Dublin.
The Cause for Beatification has been introduced for three legionaries: The Servant of God, Frank Duff (1889-1980), Founder of the Legion, who attended the Second Vatican Council as a Lay Observer; Venerable Edel Quinn (1907-1944), Legion Envoy to East Africa; and the Servant of God, Alfie Lambe (1932-1959), Legion Envoy to South America.