Like any athlete who hopes to master their skills and perform at their peak level on a consistent basis, the Spiritual Warrior of Christ must also develop, hone, refine, and master the warrior skills they need in the spiritual field of battle. The Spiritual Warrior does not battle the seen or the physical, but the unseen, the powers of the dark, evil spirits, fallen angels, demons, devils, and Satan himself.
The battle is constant, relentless, and unending. The training is done in the field of battle during the heat of war. Each fallen Warrior of Christ becomes the foundation upon which the next Warrior shall climb on to, to scale the formidable walls of those that seek to destroy and corrupt the ultimate sacrifice of the Lord our God Jesus Christ.
In my reading and studying of the Catholic faith, I have come across a number of spiritual weapons that are mentioned regularly. I am offering a list of those that I believe to be the most powerful. I am sure many of you can add others based on your own Christian experience.
Holy Rosary
I find that reciting the Holy Rosary and invoking the powerful intercession of the Virgin Mother Mary to be one of the most potent weapons a Spiritual Warrior can have in their arsenal. Recited with humility and faithfulness, one can count on the intercession of Mother Mary.
Just as Jesus, out of a sense of duty to His Mother, turned water into wine at the wedding feast in Cana, imagine what Jesus is capable of when his Holy Mother intercedes on your behalf in the heat of battle in his name. You will not be let down. Have faith! (see here)
Liturgy of the Hours
Praying the Hours on a regular basis provides one with the discipline, spiritual direction and courage one needs to enter into battle and defend the faith. Reading David’s psalms, particularly those when he is desperate, surrounded by enemies and asks the Lord for help, provides one with a deep sense of peace and an immense sense of confidence all based on faith. (see here)
Eucharistic Adoration
Being in the presence of Lord allows one to mediate and contemplate the living Word. What better way to be face-to-face and receive spiritual direction from the Lord Himself? Eucharistic Adoration also provides one with a deep, restful peace in preparation for any upcoming spiritual battle.
Scriptural & Meditative Reading/Prayer
Simple! It provides one with a reason for Spiritual Battle. If a Christian cannot live the Word of God on a daily basis because one is under attack, then the Word of God is reason for me to defend my faith and make the ultimate sacrifice. It is the Word of God we live by and must defend. It is the Word of God we preach and use to evangelize. The Word of God is itself a powerful weapon of defence and conversion. (see here and here)
Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel
The leader of the heavenly army of Angels is the defender of Heaven and a servant of the Lord our God. This prayer invokes St. Michael to intercede on your behalf and St. Michael and his Angels will stand at the front with you to battle for the same cause. (see here)
Acts of Kindness/Almsgiving
Anytime one is able to personify the Word of God and be an example and lighthouse for the faith and the faithful, one will win over souls away from evil and to the service of Christ.
Confession
As a human being and even as a Warrior of Christ, one can succumb to the temptations of the evil one and be weakened by the constant onslaught of the dark invisible armies of the enemy. A humble confession conducted in humility is a Spiritual Weapon one uses on the self to rid the self of the darkness within and to continue the battle refreshed, invigorated and blessed.
I believe that by arming oneself with these Spiritual Weapons, one can confidently, courageously and faithfully enter the field of Spiritual battle and ultimately succeed in defending the faith and winning over souls to Christ.
Copyright 2015, Luciano Corbo
Luciano Corbo
Luciano Corbo holds a Master of Arts - Integrated Studies from Athabasca University. His major interests are Culture, Work, Organizations and Leadership, within a context of Catholic Social Teaching Principles. He writes from Canada.
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