18 God Creator of the World, Man, Angels and Demons

In this episode I talk about the fact that God is the ultimate cause for the existence of the entire world, man and all the spiritual beings, which we commonly call Angels. He also created those angels that would eventually fall from their state of grace through sin, and separate themselves from God—the demons. I mention how the first eleven chapters of the Book of Genesis are not supposed to be interpreted literally, especially the fact that the world was created in seven days. So, while the Catholic Church teaches that God created the world, this does not mean that she opposes any verified, proven scientific explanation for the manner in which God created the world, or the manner the world came into being.

I also share how God creates each individual soul, giving each human being its unique dignity and sacredness. Quoting Genesis 1:27, I share how God created mankind in his image; in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. Finally, I talk about the nature of the Angels and the existence of the devil and his followers.

I quote the following sections of the Bible: 2 Kings 6:10-25; Col 1:16; Daniel 10:13; Rev 12:7; Luke 1 (St. Gabriel announcing the Births of John the Baptist and Jesus); Genesis 19 (angels defending Lot against the inhabitants of Sodom); Genesis 22:12 (the sacrifice of Isaac); Luke 2:14 (Angels and the Shepherds); Mt 4:1 (temptations in the desert), etc. I finally speak about the Guardian Angel (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 336).

I speak about St. John Bosco (Don Bosco) and “Grigio”, the hound that protected him from his enemies. I also share about the dream (told in “The Story of a Soul”) that St. Therese of Lisieux had about two little demons who were afraid of her even if she was a child, because she was in the Grace of God.

The devotion to Jesus in the Eucharist, devotion to the Virgin Mary (particularly, the Holy Rosary), and the devotion to St. Michael the Archangel are most powerful ways to defend ourselves against Satan.

Pray the prayer to St. Michael frequently!

“St Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan and the other evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.”

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- Host Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a Priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order of Priests and Brothers dedicated to the sanctification of the laity, especially high school and college students.

- Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org

- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org

- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat), and to register, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/

Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.