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Despite their malevolence, the Church teaches that humans are not defenseless. The good angels, led by Saint Michael the Archangel, stand as spiritual allies in the fight against evil. The Book of Revelation promises ultimate victory—Saint Michael will triumph over Satan in the end. This cosmic battle is ongoing, and believers are called to invoke divine aid in resisting these evil influences.
The Reality of Evil in the Modern World
Addressing skeptics, Cardinal Burke urged that the prevalence of evil in society—from violence to sacrilege—serves as undeniable evidence of Satan’s activity. While some deny the existence or power of the devil, observable events and moral decay point to spiritual warfare at work.