In this edition of A Minute with Mary, Paul reflects on the battle which was foretold in the book of Genesis: “I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will strike at your head, while you strike at his heel.”
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Genesis 3:15 was referred to by the Church Fathers as the first statement of the Gospel. Here, God, responding to Satan, says: “I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will strike at your head, while you strike at his heel.” This text predicts that there will be a war between Satan and ‘the woman’, however, the offspring of ‘the woman’ will crush the head of Satan. So in predicting a war between Satan and Mary, God promises Mary and Jesus Her offspring, will be victorious!
If you ever doubt the reality of this war, just look at how everything beautiful that is associated with the feminine genius (to quote J), has been under Satan’s attack – motherhood, fertility – especially through contraception and abortion, the degrading of women’s sexuality in fashions, pornography, and the physical, emotional and sexual abuse of women. Understand that these attacks of Satan are – in the final analysis – an attack against Mary. But do not be afraid, never doubt God will fulfil His promise. The Immaculate Heart of Mary will triumph! Mary is leading the battle for this victory and for the salvation of all Her children.
