Satan Defeated at the Kansas Capitol: Here’s How It Happened
On March 28, the Satanic movement made a bold move.
A group called the Satanic Grotto attempted to hold a Black Mass inside the Kansas State Capitol building. Their intention? To blaspheme the Holy Mass and the Blessed Sacrament in a symbolic state venue.
However, faithful Catholics threw a wrench into their malignant plans. Immediately, the American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property (TFP) mobilized against this demonic affront to God.
The Power of a Petition Drive
The TFP launched four petition drives on its different sites, calling on Kansas Governor Laura Kelly to prevent the Black Mass inside the Capitol. These combined efforts gathered over 95,000 signatures, which were hand-delivered to the governor’s office on March 27 by three TFP volunteers.
Only days after the petition drives began, Governor Kelly revoked the Satanic Grotto’s permit to hold the sacrilege inside the Capitol. However, authorities granted them another permit to gather outside. This response was still unacceptable.
At 10:15 a.m. today, TFP members, supporters, and friends gathered at the south entrance of the Kansas State Capitol to oppose the Satanic Black Mass.
Face to Face with Evil
Upon arriving, the Satanists were already preparing the ground for their dark rituals. Counter-protesters began to chant, “Christ is King,” to which the sons of darkness responded, “Christ is dead.” They cursed and blasphemed non-stop, taking every opportunity to offend the sacred dignity of Our Lord.
At a certain point, Satanic leader Michael Stewart held up a Host. While blaspheming, he threw the Host onto the ground and stomped on It with rage. As a follower of the father of lies, the Satanist claimed to have a Consecrated Host but later denied it. One courageous man, not trusting the word of the satanist, dove to the ground, retrieved the Host and consumed it.
Immediately afterward, the man who wanted to prevent grave sacrilege was arrested and taken away in handcuffs.
About thirty minutes later, despite being forbidden, the Satanists made their way to the Capitol entrance. They were told that they could only enter if they agreed not to hold any rituals. However, following in the footsteps of the Father of Lies, they immediately began to blaspheme upon arriving at the rotunda. Thank God, Michael Stewart and a few other Satanists were then arrested by the police.
A Beautiful Sight to Behold
The contrast between the ugliness of devil worship and the beauty of the Catholic Faith was striking.
TFP volunteers brought their trademark red standards, signs, banners, and a magnificent statue of Our Lady of Fatima. Four TFP members in ceremonial habit carried the statue, adding solemnity to the rosary rally.
Hundreds of local Catholics and supporters from across the country joined the peaceful rally. People traveled from Missouri, Texas, Florida, California, Pennsylvania, and beyond, refusing to stand idle while such a vile attack on the Faith took place.
The rally opened with a speech from Francis Slobodnik, a Kansas resident and TFP supporter. He explained how shocked he was to find out that a Black Mass would be taking place at his state capitol and how he was inspired to organize the rosary rally.
Former U.S. congressman Tim Huelskamp also spoke, letting everyone know why the protest was so important. He proclaimed, “Silence in the face of evil is evil!”
Following the speeches, the crowd united to pray fifteen decades of the holy rosary, singing Marian and patriotic hymns between decades. The stirring sound of bagpipes and drums added energy and enthusiasm to the prayers.
After the rosary, the crowd prayed the Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, asking God to protect the state of Kansas from demonic influence.
Despite attempts by the Satanists to intimidate the peaceful prayer warriors, their zeal and resolve remained undeterred.
Why Satan Lost on March 28
Some might ask how the Satanists lost, given that they still carried out their blasphemy on the Capitol steps. There are three key reasons:
First, the Satanists were exposed. They had hoped to pass under the radar and carry out this blasphemy. Satan’s biggest victories come when he acts in public without opposition. As a result, devil worship becomes increasingly seen as “normal” in society.
This time, they faced the righteous anger of thousands of God-fearing Americans and were forced to act defensively. They faced a barrage of negative publicity, which exposed their blatant anti-Catholic behavior. Instead of coming closer to being culturally acceptable, the Satanists came across a roadblock.
Archbishop Joseph Naumann of Kansas City filed an emergency lawsuit to recover the Holy Eucharist, which belongs to the Catholic Church, putting the Satanists on the defensive.
Second, the Satanists were booted out of the Capitol Building. Although they should have been expelled from the capitol grounds, having a Black Mass underneath the Capitol’s rotunda, which is more symbolic, was thwarted. It would have meant complicity on the part of officials. As a result of the TFP’s petition drive, Governor Kelly felt enough pressure to revoke their original permit.
Furthermore, Michael Stewart and the other Satanists would not have been arrested if it was not for the protest.
Finally, now the Satanists will be forced to think twice before taking more public action. They are now aware that whenever they publicly attack God, they will have to face off with thousands of Catholics and waves of prayer. It will become increasingly clear that America is a God-fearing country, not a demon-loving one.
Our Lady's Central Role
Mr. Slobodnik summed up the rally perfectly:
“TFP founder Prof. Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira often reminded us that the devil’s head was made to be crushed by Our Lady. That is exactly what happened today. The devil reared his ugly head in Kansas, and faithful Catholics immediately crushed it. This must happen all over America. Every time Satanism appears in public, Catholics must stand up for God’s rights.”
St. Louis de Montfort explains Our Lady’s role: “God has only made and formed one enmity; but it is an irreconcilable one, which shall endure and grow even to the end. It is between Mary, His worthy Mother, and the devil -- between the children and servants of the Blessed Virgin, and the children and tools of Lucifer... The humble Mary will always have the victory over that proud spirit, and so great a victory that she will go so far as to crush his head, where his pride dwells.”
Saint Maximilian Kolbe adds: “There is much evil in the world, but let us not forget the Immaculate is more powerful yet, and that she will crush the infernal serpent's head.”
The battle is not over, but March 28 proved once again that when Catholics take a stand, Satan always loses.
Viva Cristo Rey!
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