Dear Friend,
I know of no better way to begin this urgent message than with the words of a courageous Catholic bishop who recently declared to Catholics everywhere:
“I want to tell you soberly, dear friends, 'We are at war!'”
Whoa! When was the last time you heard that message from the pulpit?! Well, the good Bishop is exactly right, and we need to heed his “call to arms” message of fighting the good fight — not with weapons or violence (God forbid) — but with the Sword of the Spirit, Truth itself.
Let that statement sink into your heart and mind: “We are at war.” This is a culture war, a war of ideas in which our implacable enemy — the combined forces of “the world, the flesh, and the devil” (see Eph. 6:12) — threatens to rip away from you, your family, and your friends, any Faith in God, all love for Catholic Truth, and even your very willingness to speak up on behalf of truth.
You and I simply cannot stand by in silence as this struggle for truth — for the eternal destiny of souls — rages around us. No, we must take our places on the front lines of this struggle and do our part in the cause of truth. We have to fight the good fight!
Bishop Finn reminds us:
“Harsh as this may sound, it is true — but it is not new. This war to which I refer did not begin in just the last several months, although new battles are underway — and they bring an intensity and urgency to our efforts that may rival any time in the past.”
“[It]is correct to acknowledge that you and I are warriors — members of the Church on earth — often called the Church Militant. Those who have gone ahead of us have already completed their earthly battles. Some make up the Church Triumphant — Saints in heaven who surround and support us still — tremendous allies in the battle for our eternal salvation; and the Church Suffering (souls in purgatory who depend on our prayers and meritorious works and suffrages).
“But we are the Church on Earth — The Church Militant. We are engaged in a constant warfare with Satan, with the glamour of evil, and the lure of false truths and empty promises. If we fail to realize how constantly these forces work against us, we are more likely to fall, and even chance forfeiting God’s gift of eternal life.”
You can see just how high the stakes are. And that's why I'm writing you this urgent message.
The time has come for all committed Catholics — that means you and me — to do something practical, specific, and vigorous — right now and without delay — to help defend and proclaim the cause of the Truth of Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church.
There's simply no time to lose. I have prepared a peaceful “battle plan” in which you can help the Pope, the bishops & priests, religious, and all committed Catholic faithful to "fight the good fight!"
I want you to join the Envoy Institute of Belmont Abbey College today and take your place alongside many other Catholics who are passionate about explaining, sharing, and defending the Catholic Faith and the glorious gospel of Jesus Christ.
By becoming a member of the Envoy Institute — you can do it today for as little as $10 per month (the cost of lunch at McDonalds for two) — you will directly participate in the Envoy Institute's robust outreach to our culture, you'll directly help preserve the Catholic identity and faith of countless Catholic young people, families, and single folks who are being buffeted constantly by the forces of the world, the flesh, and the devil.
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I'm confident that you want to be on the side of light and truth in this combat against the forces of darkness and error. You want to fight the good fight and stand up for what's right. And now you can do that concretely and effectively by joining the Envoy Institute.
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Please join me! The Catholic Church needs your help, our suffering society needs your courageous defense of the true, the good, and the beautiful. Don't let the forces of darkness prevail. Together, we can make a difference for truth.
P.S. Please help me in this epic battle for the Truth by becoming a sustaining member of the Envoy Institute. Just click here to sign up online. And if you'd like to read Bishop Robert Finn's entire “We Are at War!” message, please click here. Read it carefully and prayerfully, and please be sure to share it with your family and friends. Thank you, and God bless you.
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