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"Be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we are not contending against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world rulers of this present darkness, against the spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places." (Ephesians 6:10-12)
As we reflect on this reading from St. Paul, let’s ask ourselves some questions about the direction of our lives. “Is the goal of my faith to believe in the truths of the Nicene Creed and attend Sunday Mass?” “Is it my goal to do some good works of service or ministry?” “Is it my goal to put the majority of my energy into my work, my ministry, or my family?”
Faith in the creed, service to others, working hard, caring for loved ones, and trying to have a pure disposition are, to be sure, important dimensions in our lives. Yet, these virtues are not the primary tools which St. Paul tells us to take up as the “armor of God.” While all good and necessary, these approaches are lacking in spiritual balance. According to Paul, they will not necessarily…
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