Ecclesia Militans (Part I)

The red and white symbolize the types of martyrdom. The colors can also symbolize the theological virtues of Charity and Faith respectively. The crowns represent the types of martyrdom as well and are also inspired by St. Maximilian Kolbe's vision in which Our Lady offered him the crown of purity and crown of martyrdom. The cross is of course the symbol of Our Lord - the fleury cross...

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We are a part of the Church Militant. It doesn't mean what it sounds like, it is actually much more bold than that. You see, we know we fight against the "powers and principalities."

What does that mean?

It means that we battle in spiritual warfare everyday. It means that we are fighting and storming against angelic powers of evil. It means that our prayers are weapons against the forces of darkness. It is real.
No matter what anyone tells you, the Church Militant isnt a bad thing, a bad word, a bad name, or a fools quest. It is real,  and it is desired by Holy Mother Church. It is our role on earth, we wage against sin and we strive to secure the eternal reward of heaven for those in purgatory. It has been taught as our place within the Church by popes and Saints. We are the Church Militant, and this is our standard!

R. León reminded us of a brilliant quote about the Ecclesia Militans:

"We belong to the Church Militant, and She is militant because on earth the powers of darkness are ever restless to encompass Her destruction." --Pius XII

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