The Restrainer
St. Michael the Archangel — Michael D. O’Brien
This writing was first posted in December of 2005. It is one of the core writings on this site which has unfolded into the others. I have updated it and resubmit it today. This is a very important word… it places into context so many things unfolding rapidly in the world today; and I hear this word again with fresh ears.
Now, I know that many of you are tired. Many of you are finding it difficult to read these writings for they deal with troubling subjects which are necessary to unmask evil. I understand (perhaps more than I’d like to.) But the image which came to me this morning was that of the Apostles falling asleep in the Garden of Gethsemane. They were overcome with grief and just wanted to close their eyes and forget it all. I hear Jesus once again saying to you and I, His followers:
Continue reading here: http://www.markmallett.com/blog/?p=152Why are you sleeping? Get up and pray that you many not undergo the test. (Luke 22:46)
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